Harlowton
City in Wheatland County, Montana
Harlowton is a city in Wheatland County, Montana, with 955 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,196 ft (1,279 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springwater Colony, 4.1 miles E.
- 955residents (2020 Census)
- 4,196 ftelevation · 1,279 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 1,475 / sq mipopulation density
- 59036ZIP code
About Harlowton
Harlowton is a city in and the county seat of Wheatland County, Montana, United States. The population was 955 at the 2020 census.
The city was once the eastern terminus of electric operations (1914–74) for the "Pacific Extension" of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad ("Milwaukee Road"). Here, steam or diesel locomotives were changed or hooked up to electric locomotives for 438-mile (705 km) trip through the Rocky Mountains to Avery, Idaho. Harlowton was founded in 1900 as a station stop on the Montana Railroad, a predecessor to the Milwaukee, and was named for Richard A. Harlow, the Montana Railroad's president.
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Living in Harlowton
- Median household income
- $55,600
- Median home value
- $180,500
- Median rent
- $742/mo
- Median age
- 50.5
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Harlowton had 955 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 955 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,475 per sq mi (569 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harlowton at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Wheatland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 955 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,196 ft (1,279 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4368° N, 109.8345° W |
| ZIP code | 59036 |
| Official website | harlowtonchamber.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3034450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harlowton
- Springwater Colony4.1 mi E
- Duncan Ranch Colony9.1 mi W
- Twodot11.4 mi W
- Shawmut16.6 mi E
- Judith Gap17.2 mi N
- Martinsdale Colony20.6 mi W
- Martinsdale22.8 mi W
- Ryegate29.3 mi E
- Golden Valley Colony29.4 mi SE
- Sapphire Ridge36.9 mi NW
- Moore37.8 mi N
- Utica38.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Harlowton
What county is Harlowton in?
Harlowton is in Wheatland County, Montana.
What is the population of Harlowton, MT?
955 people lived in Harlowton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harlowton, MT?
The ZIP code of Harlowton is 59036.
What is the elevation of Harlowton?
4,196 feet (1,279 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harlowton?
Springwater Colony (4.1 mi), Duncan Ranch Colony (9.1 mi), Twodot (11.4 mi), Shawmut (16.6 mi), Judith Gap (17.2 mi).
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