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Belfry

Montana · 231 residents · 1.665 sq mi
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Belfry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,823. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
+5%since 2000
from 219 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
139 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−9%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1361822282743202000201020202024Belfry
2024231
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,823
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,523
+192%since 2000
from $13,186 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+41.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−25%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information59.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
84.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score62.6%(145)
Diversity Score
63
+1279%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
60.6 min
+195%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% 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
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.2%
−62.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
65.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2012
from 33.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+31.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfry, Montana?

Belfry, Montana has about 231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfry, Montana?

The typical household in Belfry, Montana earns about $102,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Belfry, Montana?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Belfry, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belfry, Montana?

About 34.2% of people in Belfry, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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