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Encyclopedia > Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montana, United States. The population was 1,221 at the 2000 census. The Big Sky Resort ski resort is located in Big Sky. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Big Sky Resort is a ski resort located in the Rocky Mountains in Big Sky, Montana, owned by Boyne USA Resorts. ... A ski resort is a ski area with a village and/or high-end accommodations and other amenities at the base of the mountain. ...


Geography

Location of Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky is located at 45°16′12″N, 111°17′59″W (45.269940, -111.299725)GR1. Image File history File links MTMap-doton-BigSky. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 591.2 km² (228.3 mi²). 590.8 km² (228.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.06%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,221 people, 573 households, and 280 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2.1/km² (5.4/mi²). There were 1,788 housing units at an average density of 3.0/km² (7.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.95% White, 0.08% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 573 households out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.1% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.67. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the CDP the population was spread out with 15.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 48.0% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 126.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.8 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,688, and the median income for a family was $62,750. Males had a median income of $30,909 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,492. About 3.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Big Sky, Montana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (403 words)
Big Sky is a census-designated place located in Montana.
The Big Sky Resort ski resort is located in Big Sky.
Big Sky is located at 45°16'12" North, 111°17'59" West (45.269940, -111.299725)
Big Sky, Montana (1181 words)
Big Sky was founded by news anchor Chet Huntley and for 20 years it appealed mainly to low intermediate skiers and those attracted to nearby Yellowstone National Park.
Big Sky now encompasses 3,500 acres, but the lifts and terrain are sharply stratified by ski ability.
At Big Sky’s altitude and latitude snow preservation is superb on the quarter of terrain which faces north.
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