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Acton

Montana · 87 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Acton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,042. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 17.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 17.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

87
+55%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2020 – 2024
363 / sq mi
+55%since 2023
from 233 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
17.6
−53%since 2023
from 37.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
445668799120202024Acton
202487
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,042
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,563 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$12,491
−22%since 2023
from $16,036 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
40.2%
+33.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.169
−32%since 2023
from 0.248 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing28%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,151
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,177 in 2023
US average: $1,442
3.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
96.2% rent
33.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
76.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.2 min
+37%since 2023
from 30.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

19.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
80.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
27.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
34.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Acton, Montana?

Acton, Montana has about 87 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Acton, Montana?

The typical household in Acton, Montana earns about $36,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Acton, Montana expensive?

In Acton, Montana, the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Acton, Montana?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Acton, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Acton, Montana?

About 40.2% of people in Acton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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