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Arlee

Montana · 636 residents · 6.466 sq mi
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Arlee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,000. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
636
+6%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+12%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535516497478451990201020202024Arlee
2024812
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,378
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,152
+5%since 2000
from $11,558 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information38.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$238
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+6%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(139)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(39)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other68%(432)
Diversity Score66.8%(425)
Diversity Score
67
+189%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−27%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlee, Montana?

Arlee, Montana has about 636 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlee, Montana?

The typical household in Arlee, Montana earns about $17,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlee, Montana expensive?

In Arlee, Montana, the median home is worth about $62,000, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Arlee, Montana?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Arlee, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlee, Montana?

About 34.5% of people in Arlee, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlee, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlee, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 150 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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