Kalispell, Montana
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Kalispell is a city located in Flathead County, Montana, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,223. A 2004 estimate placed its population at 17,381. It is the county seat of Flathead CountyTemplate:GR. Kalispell is the largest city and commercial center of Northwest Montana.
Kalispell is served by Glacier Park International Airport.
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Geography
Image:MTMap-doton-Kalispell.PNG Kalispell is located at 48°11'52" North, 114°18'58" West (48.197801, -114.316068)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.1 km² (5.5 mi²). 14.1 km² (5.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Kalispell is located 7 mi (11 km) north of Flathead Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 14,223 people, 6,142 households, and 3,494 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,005.8/km² (2,605.7/mi²). There were 6,532 housing units at an average density of 461.9/km² (1,196.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.84% White, 0.28% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,142 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,567, and the median income for a family was $36,554. Males had a median income of $29,431 versus $20,122 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,224. 15.9% of the population and 10.1% of families were below the poverty line. 17.1% of those under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Famous People from Kalispell
- Brad Bird, animator
- Sierra Fellers, professional skateboarder
- Michelle Williams, actress
- Travis Ober, dating Michelle Williams
- Tanner Hall, Professional Skier, Winter X-Games gold medalist in Slope-Style and Half-pipe
| State of Montana | Image:Flag of Montana.svg |
|---|---|
| Regions | |
| Eastern Montana - Western Montana - Inland Empire | |
| Largest cities | |
| Anaconda | Belgrade | Billings | Bozeman | Butte | Evergreen | Glendive | Great Falls | Havre | Helena | Kalispell | Laurel | Lewistown | Livingston | Miles City | Missoula | Sidney | Whitefish | |
| Counties | |
| Beaverhead - Big Horn - Blaine - Broadwater - Carbon - Carter - Cascade - Chouteau - Custer - Daniels - Dawson - Deer Lodge - Fallon - Fergus - Flathead - Gallatin - Garfield - Glacier - Golden Valley - Granite - Hill - Jefferson - Judith Basin - Lake - Lewis and Clark - Liberty - Lincoln - Madison - McCone - Meagher - Mineral - Missoula - Musselshell - Park - Petroleum - Phillips - Pondera - Powder River - Powell - Prairie - Ravalli - Richland - Roosevelt - Rosebud - Sanders - Sheridan - Silver Bow - Stillwater - Sweet Grass - Teton - Toole - Treasure - Valley - Wheatland - Wibaux - Yellowstone |
