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Belfry

Montana · 231 residents · 1.67 sq mi
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Belfry is home to 231 people in Montana. The average commute runs 61 minutes. 34.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. Few US cities rank higher on income. Households here earn about 42% more than in Montana as a whole.

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

231
+5%since 2000
from 219 in 2000
2000 – 2024
139 / sq mi
+53%since 2009
from 91 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.3
−9%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.67 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1361822282743202000201020202024Belfry
2024231
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(12)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.1%(28)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.9%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.5%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3427.3%(63)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.2%(12)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.6%(13)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(33)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.2%(42)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(15)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$102,823
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
34.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

84.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
15.9% rent
0.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.82 people
+38%since 2010
from 2.05 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
63
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican40.3%(93)
Ancestry
German38.5%(89)
Finnish13.4%(31)
Irish10.8%(25)
English7.4%(17)
Croatian1.7%(4)
French0.9%(2)
Norwegian0.9%(2)
Dutch0.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

60.6 min
+195%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
32.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
64.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
58.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
21.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

34.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
65.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
1.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2012
from 33.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2013
from 13.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.4%
+31.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
83.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married50%(34)
Married41.2%(28)
Widowed5.9%(4)
Divorced2.9%(2)
Women 15+
Never married26.4%(32)
Married30.6%(37)
Widowed12.4%(15)
Divorced30.6%(37)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2013
from 13.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
31.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
28.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
29.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
50.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
45.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
72.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era66.7%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War33.3%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 3 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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