Belgrade, Montana

Belgrade is a city in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. The population was 5,728 at the 2000 census. A census estimate in 2006 indicated that Belgrade had a population of 7,323 and was Montana's 12th largest city.

The original townsite of Belgrade was established and filed in the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder's Office by Thomas B. Quaw, a businessman from the midwest, in July of 1881. According to Quaw, the townsite was a blind railroad siding nine and seven tenths miles west of Bozeman, and was named Belgrade after the capital of Serbia as an expression of appreciation to Serbian investors who helped finance a portion of the Northern Pacific Railroad.

Belgrade was incorporated in 1906.

Gallatin Field Airport is located adjacent to the city boundaries.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Attractions
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Belgrade is located at 45°46′43″N, 111°10′44″W (45.778477, -111.178990)^[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km²), all of it land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 5,728 people, 2,132 households, and 1,507 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,429.8 people per square mile (1,324.3/km²). There were 2,239 housing units at an average density of 1,340.6/sq mi (517.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.49% White, 0.09% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.

There were 2,132 households out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 37.3% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,392, and the median income for a family was $40,378. Males had a median income of $27,154 versus $20,689 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,266. About 8.1% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Attractions

The Belgrade Special Events Center[1] is a 4,800 seat indoor facility constructed by the Belgrade School District in 1996. The building is home to the Belgrade High School Panthers basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams as well as numerous other school and community events.

The Belgrade Special Events Center

As one of the largest high school athletic facilities in the state, the Special Events Center hosts numerous district, divisional, and state athletic events. These sporting events bring thousands of people to Belgrade from all over the State of Montana who not only attend the games, but shop in area stores, stay in local motels, and eat in local restaurants. In 2008, the Special Events Center hosted the State B Boys and State C Girls Basketball Tournaments, and in 2009 the facility will host the State C Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments.[2]

The Gallatin Speedway[3] is located on the outskirts of Belgrade northeast of Gallatin Field Airport on Tubb Road. The 3/8 mile dirt oval hosts stock car racing events from May to September.