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Big Arm

Montana · 190 residents · 5.419 sq mi
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Population has grown 45% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
+45%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.9
−37%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
361111872623372000201020202024Big Arm
2024190
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,762
+31%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+42.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+32%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
47.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.5%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other68.9%(131)
Diversity Score53.5%(102)
Diversity Score
54
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
77.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.4%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Arm, Montana?

Big Arm, Montana has about 190 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Big Arm, Montana?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Arm, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Arm, Montana?

About 50.0% of people in Big Arm, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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