Charlo, Montana

Charlo (Salish: sallu[2]) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Montana, United States. The population was 379 at the 2010 census,[3] down from 439 in 2000. The 2018 population estimate was 320.[4]

Charlo, Montana
Census-designated place
Location of Charlo, Montana
Location of Charlo, Montana
Coordinates: 47°26′24″N 114°10′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyLake
Area
[1]
 • Total2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2)
 • Land1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
2,936 ft (895 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total385
 • Density193.37/sq mi (74.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59824
Area code406
FIPS code30-13900
GNIS feature ID0769768

The town was named in 1918 after the Salish leader Chief Charlo.[5] Previously it had been called Big Flat, Charlotte, and Tabor.[5]

Geography

Charlo is located in southern Lake County at 47°26′24″N 114°10′23″W (47.440017, -114.173171),[6] along Montana Highway 212. It is 4 miles (6 km) west of U.S. Route 93 and 22 miles (35 km) south of Polson, the county seat. Via Highway 212 it is 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Dixon. Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, surrounding Ninepipe Reservoir, is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Charlo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.58%, are water.[7]

Charlo is within the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020385—
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 Data

At the 2020 census,[9] there were 385 people, 170 households and 133 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 219.4 inhabitants per square mile (84.7/km2). There were 170 housing units at an average density of 193.37/sq mi(74.64/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.4% White, .26% African American, 11.7% Native American, .52% from other races, and 7.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.86% of the population.

There were 170 households, of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 35.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.9% were non-families. 44.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.87 and the average family size was 2.64.

8.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 15.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males.

Town of Charlo (January 2023)

The median household income was $34,219 and the median family income was $48,066. Males had a median income of $22,500 and females $19,375. About 11.6% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 24.5% of those age 65 or over.

Town events

Each year, residents of Charlo host a Fourth of July parade and cookout along Main Street (Highway 212). Regular participants include local equestrian units, Charlo "all school" alumni, representatives from all branches of military service, and the local fire department.

In addition, the town also hosts an annual Firemans Benefit and Dinner to support the local volunteer fire department. The Charlo Outdoor Community Complex, a community-sponsored organization to fund a new track and football field for the Charlo Public School, hosts a annual fun-run, 5k, and 10k as an fundraiser event.

School-sponsored events include an annual homecoming parade, highschool prom, road-side cleanup day, and various athletic events (football, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, and track).

Conservation

Charlo borders several protected areas, including the Herak Waterfowl Production area and Ninepipes Reservoir. These protected areas, along with seasonal flood irrigation, provide habitats for various native fauna such as white-tailed deer, pheasants, bald eagles, and western painted turtles.

Charlo is host of Owl Research Institute managing scientific research on Owls of all species. Close to the lake, are implemented 2 platforms for osprey nests. During the 2020 season, the first nest, used by ospreys in 2019, was squatted by geese and the osprey family - Charlie and Charlotte - moved to the second one. Actually, they are taking care of two chicks.

Education

Charlo School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[10] They are known as the Vikings.[11] Charlo High School is a Class C school. As of 2023, Charlo School District had a total of 229 students enrolled: 96 elementary students, 57 middle school students, and 76 high school students. Along with core classes, Charlo School District offers many different electives: Woods, Advanced Woods, Computer Publications, Home Ec., Band, Choir, Art, Computers, Environment Science, Native American Studies, Physics, Advanced Physical Education, and much more. If a student wishes to take a class that is not available, it can be taken online through Montana Digital Academy.

Educational Clubs

Charlo High School has a wide variety of clubs such as Business Professionals of America (BPA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), SkillsUSA, National Honor Society (NHS) and more.

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. Tachini, Pete (2010). Seliš nyoʻnuntn, Medicine for the Salish language : English to Salish translation dictionary (2nd ed.). Pablo, MT: Salish Kootenai College Press. p. 109. ISBN 9781934594063.
  3. "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Charlo CDP, Montana". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  4. "Explore Census Data".
  5. "Charlo". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Montana". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  10. "Charlo School District". Charlo School District. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  11. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
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