Plevna, Montana
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 138 people, 63 households, and 40 families residing in the town. The population density
was 301.4 people per square mile (115.8/km²). There were 81 housing units at an average density of 176.9 per square mile (68.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.83% White and 2.17% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.
There were 63 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples
living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 115.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,360. There were 6.5% of families and 8.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 16.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Census
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of 2000, there were 138 people, 63 households, and 40 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 301.4 people per square mile (115.8/km²). There were 81 housing units at an average density of 176.9 per square mile (68.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.83% White and 2.17% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.
There were 63 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 115.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $14,360. There were 6.5% of families and 8.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 16.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Notable natives and residents
- Vedie HimslVedie HimslAvitus Bernard "Vedie" Himsl was an American baseball coach and scout. He was born in Plevna, Montana.- Career:...
, baseball coach and scout, was born here. Himsl coached for the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
from 1960-1964. - Paul Daniels, lead singer and keyboardist for Rox Diamond, was born here.