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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

Total population
199
−22%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
55.5
+45%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1452052663263862000201020202024Basin
2024352
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(12)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(9)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.5%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345%(10)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(23)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.5%(17)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.1%(36)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7424.6%(49)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(11)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,827
+185%since 2000
from $11,878 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+39.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,000
+202%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
25.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian3.5%(7)
Other0.4%(1)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish33.3%(89)
German28.5%(76)
English13.9%(37)
Norwegian4.1%(11)
Swedish3%(8)
Danish2.2%(6)
Finnish1.9%(5)
Italian1.9%(5)
Welsh1.9%(5)
Polish1.1%(3)
Russian1.1%(3)
Scottish0.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.6 min
+156%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.6%(74)
Married48%(97)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.3%(31)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(24)
Married62.4%(73)
Widowed0.9%(1)
Divorced16.2%(19)
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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