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Three Forks, MontanaThree Forks is a city located in Gallatin County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,728. Three forks is named because it lies near the point, in Missouri Headwaters Sate Park, where the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers form the Missouri. The Indian woman Sacajawea is best known as the interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In 1800, she was captured by the Mennetaree tribe near the present site of Three Forks. She later returned to this area with Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. Geography Three Forks is located at 45°53'29" North, 111°33'6" West (45.891334, -111.551532). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.05% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 1,728 people, 686 households, and 469 families residing in the city. The population density is 525.3/km² (1,360.7/mi²). There are 726 housing units at an average density of 220.7/km² (571.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.57% White, 0.00% African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 686 households out of which 35.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% are married couples living together, 5.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% are non-families. 26.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.08. In the city the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $34,212, and the median income for a family is $39,938. Males have a median income of $30,086 versus $19,196 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,362. 7.7% of the population and 5.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. External link External links
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