Montana

Hill

16,309
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Hill

Hill, Montana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 13,958. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,309.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,653 in 1960, and has since declined by roughly 13 percent.

On the ground today, 22 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Marias — Baker Massacre of Blackfeet, Marias Massacre — Heavy Runner's Camp, Baker Massacre / Marias River, and 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,309
201016,096
200016,673
199017,654
198017,985
197017,358
196018,653
195014,285
194013,304
193013,775
192013,958
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hill

Military engagements that took place in Hill, Montana.

Battle of Marias — Baker Massacre of Blackfeet
1870
Marias Massacre — Heavy Runner's Camp
1870
Baker Massacre / Marias River
1870
Marias Massacre — Heavy Runner's Peace Policy Legacy
1870
Marias Massacre — Congressional Investigation
1870
Nez Perce War – Ollokot Killed at Bear Paw
1877
Bear Paw Mountains Siege – Day 2-5
1877
Bear Paw Mountain Battle (Siege Days 2-5)
1877
Battle of Bear Paw Mountain – Daily Skirmishes
1877
Nez Perce War — Surrender at Bear Paw
1877
Nez Perce War – Bear Paw White Bird Escape
1877
Bear Paw Mountains Battle
1877
Battle of Bear Paw Mountains – Initial Charge
1877
Nez Perce War – Joseph's Surrender Speech Site
1877
Bear Paw Battle (Nez Perce Surrender)
1877
Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech Site
1877
Nez Perce War – Poker Joe Killed at Bear Paw
1877
Bear Paw Mountain Battle (Day 1)
1877
Fort Assinniboine Skirmish 1879
1879
Fort Assiniboine Skirmishes 1879-1881
1879
Fort Assinniboine Deserter Confrontations, Havre MT
1885
Train Robbery — Great Northern Havre MT 1901
1901

Historic places in Hill

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hill, Montana.

Too Close For Comfort Site (24HL101)
Havre
Clack, H. Earl, House
Havre
US Post Office and Courthouse-Havre Main
Havre
Havre Residential Historic District
Havre
Young-Almas House
Havre
Carnegie Public Library
Havre
Fort Assinniboine
Havre
Heltne Oil Company
Havre
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Frequently asked about Hill

When does Hill first appear in the US census?
Hill, Montana first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 13,958.
What is the population of Hill?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hill had a recorded population of 16,309.
When did Hill's population peak?
Hill's recorded population peaked at 18,653 in 1960.
Were any battles fought in Hill?
22 documented military engagements took place in Hill, including Battle of Marias — Baker Massacre of Blackfeet, Marias Massacre — Heavy Runner's Camp, Baker Massacre / Marias River.
How many historic places are in Hill?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hill, Montana.
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