Scobey, Montana
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 1,082 people, 500 households, and 280 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,481.6 people per square mile (572.3/km2). There were 611 housing units at an average density of 836.6 per square mile (323.2/km2). The racial makeup of the little city was 95.75% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.92% from other races
, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.50% of the population. There were 499 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,806, and the median income for a family was $35,521. Males had a median income of $27,411 versus $18,304 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,150. About 8.7% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.
BSk) with long, cold, dry winters and short, hot, wetter summers.
Census
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of 2000, there were 1,082 people, 500 households, and 280 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,481.6 people per square mile (572.3/km2). There were 611 housing units at an average density of 836.6 per square mile (323.2/km2). The racial makeup of the little city was 95.75% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.92% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.50% of the population. There were 499 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,806, and the median income for a family was $35,521. Males had a median income of $27,411 versus $18,304 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,150. About 8.7% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
Scobey experiences a semi-arid climate (KöppenKöppen climate classification
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BSk) with long, cold, dry winters and short, hot, wetter summers.
Notable residents
- Kenneth ArnoldKenneth ArnoldKenneth A. Arnold was an American aviator and businessman. He is best-known for making what is generally considered the first widely reported unidentified flying object sighting in the United States, after claiming to have seen nine unusual objects flying in a chain near Mount Rainier, Washington...
, businessman and pilot who made the first widely publicized UFO sighting, grew up here. - Ron MarleneeRon MarleneeRonald Charles "Ron" Marlenee is a Republican politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Montana from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1993.He was born in Scobey, Montana....
, former Republican member of the U.S House of Representatives, was born, raised, and farmed here for many years. - Spencer Frederick, played briefly for the New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
of the NFL. - Alvin StraightAlvin StraightAlvin Ray Straight was a resident of Laurens, Iowa. He gained fame for traveling on a 1966 John Deere riding lawn mower to visit his 80-year-old brother Henry in Blue River, Wisconsin who had recently had a stroke. At a top speed of , the journey took six weeks. The trip took place in the summer...
, who inspired The Straight StoryThe Straight StoryThe Straight Story is a 1999 film directed by David Lynch. The film was edited and produced by Mary Sweeney, Lynch's longtime partner and co-worker. She co-wrote the script with John E. Roach....
, was born here. - Bob Berns, Who is the best custodian to ever come out of Scobey Schools, lives here.