Conrad is a city in and the
county seat of
Pondera County,
Montana, 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).
Interstate 15 passes through the community, with access from Exits 335 and 339.
According to the
United States Census Bureau, 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
census of 2010, there were 2,570 people, 1,113 households, and 676 families residing in the city. The
population density was . There were 1,266 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.1%
White, 0.2%
African American, 1.8%
Native American, 0.3%
Asian, 0.2% from
other races, and 2.4% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino 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
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between t ...
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
census of 2000, there were 2,753 people, 1,154 households, and 755 families residing in the city. The
population density was 2,338.5 people per square mile (900.8/km
2). There were 1,332 housing units at an average density of 1,131.5 per square mile (435.8/km
2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.75%
White, 0.11%
African American, 2.29%
Native American, 0.18%
Asian, 0.11%
Pacific Islander, 0.22% from
other races, and 1.34% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino 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
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between t ...
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
per capita income for the city was $15,742. About 10.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
Conrad experiences a
semi-arid climate (
Köppen ''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
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's team name is the Cowboys/Cowgirls.
Conrad Public Library is located in town.
Mayor
Current: Jamie Miller
Notable people
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LeRoy H. Anderson
LeRoy Hagen Anderson (February 2, 1906 – September 25, 1991) was a U.S. Representative from Montana.
Biography
Born in Ellendale, North Dakota, Anderson, the grandson of Norwegian immigrants,
moved with his parents to Conrad, Montana, in 190 ...
,
Congressman
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from Montana
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Scott Curry,
NFL
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offensive tackle
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Carol D'Onofrio
Carol D'Onofrio (February 24, 1936 – April 14, 2020) was an American public health researcher who was Emeritus Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, UC Berkeley School of Public Health, School of Public Health. Her career focused ...
(1936-2020), public health researcher, born in Conrad, Montana
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Wylie Gustafson
Wylie Galt Gustafson (born June 7, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter who has toured nationally and internationally with his band, "Wylie & The Wild West". The band is known for its blend of cowboy, traditional country, folk and yodeling. Wy ...
, country and western singer
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Llew Jones
Llewelyn E. Jones (born December 2, 1962) is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected to Senate District 14, representing Conrad, Montana, for the 2011-2013 term. Previously Jones served 3 terms in the House of Representat ...
, member of the
Montana Senate
The Montana Senate is the upper house of the Montana Legislature, the state legislative branch of the U.S. state of Montana. The body is composed of 50 senators elected for four years.
Composition of the Senate
:''67th Legislature – 2021–202 ...
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Kristen Juras, attorney and 37th
Lieutenant Governor of Montana
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Duncan McKenzie, former teacher and convicted murderer
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Shannen Rossmiller
Shannen Rossmiller (May 31, 1970 - November 9, 2020)Shannen Rossmille"Biographical information" "KXMB.com", July 19, 2007. was an American lecturer and instructor in cyber counter-intelligence forensics and a former Montana municipal court judge , youngest female judge in United States history, whose testimony led to the conviction of
Ryan G. Anderson
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, and (Alaskan pipeline terrorist)
References
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Cities in Pondera County, Montana
County seats in Montana
Cities in Montana