Conrad is a city in and the

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of Pondera County,

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, United States. The population was 2,318 at the 2020 census. Each June, the Whoop Up Days, a town wide celebration that includes a parade and rodeo, takes place in Conrad. The town incorporated in 1908.

Geography

Conrad is located at (48.172807, -111.947131).

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passes through the community, with access from Exits 335 and 339. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land. Conrad is located one hour from the Rocky Mountain front and within two hours of Glacier National Park.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 2,570 people, 1,113 households, and 676 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 1,266 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.1%

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, 0.2%

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, 1.8% Native American, 0.3%

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, 0.2% from

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, and 2.4% from two or more races.

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of any race were 1.5% of the population. There were 1,113 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 2,753 people, 1,154 households, and 755 families residing in the city. The

was 2,338.5 people per square mile (900.8/km²). There were 1,332 housing units at an average density of 1,131.5 per square mile (435.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.75%

, 0.11%

, 2.29% Native American, 0.18%

, 0.11%

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, 0.22% from

, and 1.34% from two or more races.

of any race were 0.94% of the population. There were 1,154 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,432, and the median income for a family was $42,056. Males had a median income of $31,908 versus $19,286 for females. The

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for the city was $15,742. About 10.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the

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, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

Conrad experiences a

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(

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''BSk'') with cold, dry winters and hot, wetter summers.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Conrad Airport is a public use airport located 1 mile west of town.

Education

Conrad Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Conrad High School's team name is the Cowboys/Cowgirls. Conrad Public Library is located in town.

Mayor

Current: Jamie Miller

Notable people

* LeRoy H. Anderson, Congressman from Montana * Scott Curry, NFL offensive tackle * Carol D'Onofrio (1936-2020), public health researcher, born in Conrad, Montana * Wylie Gustafson, country and western singer * Llew Jones, member of the Montana Senate *

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, attorney and 37th

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, former teacher and convicted murderer * Shannen Rossmiller, youngest female judge in United States history, whose testimony led to the conviction of Ryan G. Anderson, and (Alaskan pipeline terrorist)

References

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