Brandon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Montana, United States. It is in the northwestern part of the county, at the western base of the Tobacco Root Mountains, in the valley of Mill Creek. Via Mill Creek Road it is 3 miles (5 km) southwest to Sheridan in the Ruby Valley.

Brandon, Montana
Brandon is located in Montana
Brandon
Brandon
Brandon is located in the United States
Brandon
Brandon
Coordinates: 45°28′3″N 112°8′23″W / 45.46750°N 112.13972°W / 45.46750; -112.13972
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyMadison
Area
 • Total
0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Land0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,609 ft (1,710 m)
Population
 • Total
46
 • Density103.84/sq mi (40.13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
59749 (Sheridan)
Area code406
FIPS code30-09400
GNIS feature ID2806642[3]

Brandon was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census,[3] when it had a population of 46.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202046
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Education

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The CDP is in the Sheridan Elementary School District and the Sheridan High School District.[5] Both Sheridan elementary and high school districts are components of Sheridan Public Schools.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Brandon CDP, Montana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Brandon Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Madison County, MT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list
  6. ^ "Directory of Montana Schools". Montana Office of Public Instruction. March 13, 2024. pp. 176/317. Retrieved March 13, 2024.