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Fort Belknap Indian Reservation is homeland to the Assiniboine (Nakoda) and Gros Ventre (Aaniiih) Tribes. Fort Belknap Indian Reservation is located forty miles south of the Canadian border and twenty miles north of the Missouri River, which is the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Fort Belknap Indian Reservation is the forth largest Indian reservation in Montana.

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Fort Belknap Indian Reservation was created by an Act of Congress on May 1, 1888 and the Fort Belknap Agency was established at its present location, four miles southeast of the present township of Harlem, Montana.


Tribal members accepted the Indian Reorganization Act on October 27, 1934. Members of Fort Belknap adopted a constitution on October 19, 1935 and a corporate charter on August 25, 1937, in accordance with Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934. The Fort Belknap Indian Community Council is recognized as the governing body on the Fort Belknap Reservation. They are charged with the duty of protecting the health, security, and general welfare of the Fort Belknap Indian Community.


Fort Belknap Indian Community Council consists of the President and the Vice President, who are elected to serve a four year term. Eight Council Members, consisting of four Gros Ventres and four Assiniboine members are elected every two years. The President and Vice President appoint a Secretary Treasurer, who serves four years.


The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation encompasses an area consisting of 675,147 acres, which extends approximately 28 miles east and west and 35 miles north and south. The land is mostly rolling plains. The main industry is agriculture, consisting of small cattle ranches, raising alfalfa hay for feed and larger dry land farms. The Little Rocky Mountains, located at the southern end of the reservation, has two small communities. Hays, located at the southwest portion of the reservation, has both a public school (7-12), and a Catholic School, Saint Paul's Mission, grades K-6. Lodge Pole, located at the southeast portion of the reservation has a public school, grades K-6.


Fort Belknap has a tribal membership of 7,000 enrolled members.

Location of Harlem, Montana
Coordinates: 48°31′54″N108°47′4″W / 48.53167°N 108.78444°WCoordinates: 48°31′54″N108°47′4″W / 48.53167°N 108.78444°W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyBlaine
Area
• Total0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2)
• Land0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2)
• Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation2,365 ft (721 m)
Population
• Total808
• Estimate
(2019)[3]
835
• Density1,997.61/sq mi (770.74/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
Area code(s)406
FIPS code30-34375
GNIS feature ID0772152
Websitewww.cityofharlemmontana.com

Harlem is a city in Blaine County, Montana, United States. The population was 808 at the 2010 census.

The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation is just south of the town, across the Milk River.

Geography[edit]

Harlem is located at 48°31′54″N108°47′4″W / 48.53167°N 108.78444°W (48.531752, -108.784407).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.
1910383
192072188.3%
1930708−1.8%
19401,16664.7%
19501,107−5.1%
19601,26714.5%
19701,094−13.7%
19801,023−6.5%
1990882−13.8%
2000848−3.9%
2010808−4.7%
2019 (est.)835[3]3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6][7]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 808 people, 307 households, and 204 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,879.1 inhabitants per square mile (725.5/km2). There were 359 housing units at an average density of 834.9 per square mile (322.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 42.1% White, 52.2% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 307 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

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As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 848 people, 332 households, and 232 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,976.7 people per square mile (761.4/km2). There were 401 housing units at an average density of 934.7 per square mile (360.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 52.59% White, 0.24% African American, 42.57% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 4.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 332 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,794, and the median income for a family was $33,828. Males had a median income of $24,145 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,295. About 16.5% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.8% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Merrill Bridge, spanning Milk River at Snake Creek-Merrill Road, west of Harlem

Education[edit]

Harlem is home to Harlem Elementary and Harlem Jr./Sr. High.

Notable people[edit]

  • Francis Bardanouve, politician
  • Ken Hansen, state senator
  • Frank Warnke, politician

See also[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^'2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ ab'U.S. Census website'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. ^ ab'Population and Housing Unit Estimates'. United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^'US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990'. United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^'US Gazetteer files 2010'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  6. ^'Census of Population and Housing'. Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^'Census & Economic Information Center'. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  8. ^'U.S. Census website'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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