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Bear Dance

Montana · 220 residents · 2.775 sq mi
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Bear Dance has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,732. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 42 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $833,300. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $833,300, the poverty rate sits 57% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

220
−16%since 2023
from 262 in 2023
2010 – 2024
79 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 94 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.6
−7%since 2023
from 58.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
171238305371438201020202024Bear Dance
2024220
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,732
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,458 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$83,550
+66%since 2023
from $50,393 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.569
+30%since 2023
from 0.437 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$833,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $570,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
86.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
13.8% rent
60.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
34.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
66.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
9.8
+23%since 2023
from 8.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.3%(61)
Diversity Score44.7%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.6%(74)
Diversity Score55.8%(123)
56
+25%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

70.7%
+30.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
37.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
57.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
21.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
54.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
51.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
3.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.2%
−18.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
21.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
89.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Dance, Montana?

Bear Dance, Montana has about 220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Dance, Montana?

The typical household in Bear Dance, Montana earns about $84,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Dance, Montana expensive?

In Bear Dance, Montana, the median home is worth about $833,300.

How educated are people in Bear Dance, Montana?

About 70.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Dance, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Dance, Montana?

About 19.5% of people in Bear Dance, 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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