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Basin

Montana · 212 residents · 12.711 sq mi
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Basin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,115. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. Median home value is $49,100. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−17%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1452052663263862000201020202024Basin
2024352
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,115
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,274
+29%since 2000
from $11,878 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
42.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(196)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(15)
Diversity Score
7
+21%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.7%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% 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
7.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
30.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basin, Montana?

Basin, Montana has about 212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basin, Montana?

The typical household in Basin, Montana earns about $29,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Basin, Montana expensive?

In Basin, Montana, the median home is worth about $49,100.

How educated are people in Basin, Montana?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Basin, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Basin, Montana?

About 22.6% of people in Basin, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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