Denton, Montana is a small town located in the northeast corner of the state with a population of 392. It is known for its peaceful natural beauty and friendly atmosphere. The population density is 1 person per square mile, much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile.
The local businesses are mostly family-run and work to keep the small-town spirit alive. These businesses include Denton Market, which has been open since 1925 and offers groceries, hardware, gifts, and more; Joe's Repair Shop, offering automotive services; Denton Motel & Cabins for lodging; and B&C Liquor Store for beer and spirits.
Year-round outdoor activities in Denton include camping in nearby parks such as Fairview Lake State Park and Bear Creek State Park, fishing in rivers like Judith River or Beaver Creek, or hunting deer or upland game birds on public land. Other organizations include the Denton Community Center which has been around since 1890 and hosts events like Christmas bazaars throughout the year as well as various community activities like weekend dances.
Local sporting events typically take place at schools such as Blaine County High School where football games draw crowds from all over the area during fall weekends. Other popular sports events include basketball tournaments put on by schools in surrounding counties at the start of spring semester every year.
The population in Denton (zip 59430) is 392. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Denton (zip 59430) is 53.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Denton (zip 59430) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Denton (zip 59430)
- 75.8% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 28.6% are married with children
- 5.0% have children, but are single
Race in Denton (zip 59430)
- 89.0% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander