Broadwater County, Montana
Broadwater County: County in south central Montana, United States
About
Broadwater County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,612 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,444 inhabitants. Its county seat is Townsend. The county was created 128 years ago in 1896.
Quick Facts about Broadwater County
| Population : | 6,444 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| Area : | 3209 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.3% |
| Named for : | Charles Arthur Broadwater |
| Altitude : | 3,835 feet / 1169 meters |
| Capital : | Townsend |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1897 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 10:51:25 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Broadwater County is located at 46°19'55"N 111°29'44"W (46.3319900, -111.4954700). It has 3 neighbors: Gallatin County, Lewis and Clark County and Meagher County.
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The largest city of Broadwater County is Townsend with a population of 2,220. . See all Broadwater County cities & populated places.
Broadwater County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Broadwater County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend | 2,220 | City in Montana, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Broadwater County
Broadwater County has 3 neighbours.
- Gallatin County county in Montana, United States
- Lewis and Clark County county in Montana, United States
- Meagher County county in Montana, United States
- Townsend
Demographics
The population of Broadwater County increased by 12.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,612 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,726 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,759 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,676 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,653 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,714 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,785 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,917 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,072 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,237 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,444 | 3.21% | estimation process |
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
| Missoula County | 121,630 | County in Montana, United States |
| Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
| Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
| Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
| Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
| Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
| Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
| Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
| Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
| Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
| Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
| Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
| Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
| Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
| Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |
