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Dillon is a city located in Beaverhead County, Montana . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,752. It is the County Seat of Beaverhead County . GEOGRAPHY Dillon is located at 45°12'57" North, 112°38'3" West (45.215735, -112.634055). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.2 Km&2 (1.6 Mi&2 ). 4.2 km&2 (1.6 mi&2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 3,752 people, 1,669 households, and 934 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 888.7/km&2 (2,300.7/mi&2). There were 1,831 housing units at an average density of 433.7/km&2 (1,122.7/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.43% White , 0.35% African American , 1.31% Native American , 0.13% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from Other Races , and 1.17% from two or more races. 1.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,669 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were Married Couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% 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 2.88. In the city the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $26,389, and the median income for a family was $39,643. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $18,906 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $16,432. 18.2% of the population and 13.8% of families were below the Poverty Line . 15.9% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. EDUCATION Dillon is home to Beaverhead County High School as well as the University of Montana - Western, formerly Western Montana College. NOTABLE PEOPLE BORN HERE
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