CITY · 2020 ACS
Basin
Montana · 199 residents · 12.711 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $230,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 202%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2000 – 2024
2024352
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+39.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Information5.5%
Education & health services4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Retail trade0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$230,000
+202%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian3.5%(7)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score15.6%(31)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
95.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Basin, Montana?
Basin, Montana has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Basin, Montana expensive?
In Basin, Montana, the median home is worth about $230,000.
How educated are people in Basin, Montana?
About 27.4% 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 12.4% of people in Basin, Montana live below the federal poverty line.
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