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Ballantine

Montana · 262 residents · 0.91 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $284,000. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262
−24%since 2000
from 346 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
288 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
+59%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
811532262983702000201020202024Ballantine
2024262
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,430
+82%since 2000
from $16,707 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−18%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing40.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
82.4%
+65.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(40)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(5)
Diversity Score18.7%(49)
Diversity Score
19
−30%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
49.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.4%
−80.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2012
from 57.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 46.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballantine, Montana?

Ballantine, Montana has about 262 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ballantine, Montana expensive?

In Ballantine, Montana, the median home is worth about $284,000.

How educated are people in Ballantine, Montana?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ballantine, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballantine, Montana?

About 0.0% of people in Ballantine, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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