While we don't have a date for the founding of Joliet, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1925.
When the people of Joliet refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Jolietan<3>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Joliet has a population of 654 people<4> (see below for details).
Joliet is 3,730 feet [1,137 m] above sea level.<5> In other words, the altitude of Joliet is about ¾ mile [or ~1¼ km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Joliet lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Joliet had an population of 654 people. This is an increase of 9.92% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 13.74% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Joliet had a population of 595 people (or 5.91% of the total population of Carbon County). This makes Joliet the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Joliet represents 0.06% of the total population of Montana (which has 989,415 people), making it the state's 79th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 595 people, the population of Joliet increased 3.48% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 575 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Joliet. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Joliet.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Joliet. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Joliet.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Joliet. See our Newspapers Page for Joliet.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Joliet ...
Looking for more information about Joliet? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Joliet, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Joliet.
Adding Joliet to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Joliet in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found (so far) for Joliet was on a map titled Map of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming (from Rand McNally, 1925).
If you're interested in how the shape of Montana's counties, including Carbon, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Joliet. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Joliet refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a town's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Joliet may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Joliet - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Joliet). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Joliet or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.