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Belfry

Montana · 218 residents · 1.665 sq mi
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Belfry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,100. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
Unchangedsince 2000
from 219 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
131 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+15%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1361822282743202000201020202024Belfry
2024231
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,594
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,440
+32%since 2000
from $13,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$450
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−49.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
42.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(209)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−48%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
26.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfry, Montana?

Belfry, Montana has about 218 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfry, Montana?

The typical household in Belfry, Montana earns about $23,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belfry, Montana expensive?

In Belfry, Montana, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Belfry, Montana?

About 10.4% 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 4.8% of people in Belfry, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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