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Alberton

Montana · 452 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Alberton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,518. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
+21%since 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2753624505386251990201020202024Alberton
2024573
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(27)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.5%(34)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(28)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(16)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.5%(70)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(57)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.3%(69)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(55)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.3%(33)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.4%(29)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,518
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,087
+68%since 2000
from $13,120 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−11%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alberton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(364)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(388)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(26)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other4.7%(21)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4%(23)
Asian origin
Vietnamese2.8%(16)
Filipino0.3%(2)
Thai0.2%(1)
Ancestry
German34.2%(196)
Norwegian14%(80)
Irish7.3%(42)
Dutch7.2%(41)
Scottish6.3%(36)
Swedish5.4%(31)
English3.5%(20)
French2.6%(15)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(13)
Canadian1.9%(11)
Italian1.9%(11)
Portuguese1.9%(11)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.9%(5)
Swiss0.7%(4)
Russian0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27%(55)
Married55.4%(113)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.6%(36)
Women 15+
Never married24.4%(54)
Married59.3%(131)
Widowed9.5%(21)
Divorced6.8%(15)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alberton, Montana?

Alberton, Montana has about 452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alberton, Montana?

The typical household in Alberton, Montana earns about $51,518 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 $163,700, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Alberton, Montana?

About 20.3% 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 19.4% 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 82 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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