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Belfry

Montana · 193 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 $35,313. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,400. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−12%since 2000
from 219 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.2
+33%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1361822282743202000201020202024Belfry
2024231
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,313
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,867
+104%since 2000
from $13,186 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,021
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score7.5%(15)
Diversity Score
8
+66%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
59.5 min
+189%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−61.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfry, Montana?

Belfry, Montana has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfry, Montana?

The typical household in Belfry, Montana earns about $35,313 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Belfry, Montana?

About 14.7% 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 17.1% 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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