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Alberton

Montana · 420 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Alberton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,600. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420
+12%since 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+21%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2753624505386251990201020202024Alberton
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,321
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,323
+63%since 2000
from $13,120 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+29%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(364)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(402)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(25)
Diversity Score
6
+193%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alberton, Montana?

Alberton, Montana has about 420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alberton, Montana?

The typical household in Alberton, Montana earns about $42,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alberton, Montana expensive?

In Alberton, Montana, the median home is worth about $165,600, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Alberton, Montana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alberton, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alberton, Montana?

About 6.0% of people in Alberton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alberton, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Alberton, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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