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Bainville

Montana · 266 residents (2025 est.) · 1.264 sq mi
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Bainville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,917. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 181 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 28% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
+118%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
+118%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−26%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:266 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1271842402963531990201020202024Bainville
2024334
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,917
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,329
+149%since 2000
from $14,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−11%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$788
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bainville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3%(10)
Other20.7%(69)
Diversity Score46.7%(156)
Diversity Score
47
+2496%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+36.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−59.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
62.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bainville, Montana?

Bainville, Montana has about 334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bainville, Montana?

The typical household in Bainville, Montana earns about $92,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bainville, Montana expensive?

In Bainville, Montana, the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Bainville, Montana?

About 47.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bainville, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bainville, Montana?

About 0.6% of people in Bainville, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bainville, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bainville, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 188 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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