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Arlee

Montana · 720 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 $27,250. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 16% 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 $148,000. The poverty rate of 41.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
720
+20%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+24%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535516497478451990201020202024Arlee
2024812
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,826
+37%since 2000
from $11,558 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(20)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other54.4%(392)
Diversity Score66%(475)
Diversity Score
66
+186%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−16%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
41.5%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlee, Montana?

Arlee, Montana has about 720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlee, Montana?

The typical household in Arlee, Montana earns about $27,250 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 $148,000, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Arlee, Montana?

About 15.8% 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 41.8% 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 234 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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