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Big Arm

Montana · 177 residents · 5.419 sq mi
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Big Arm has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $305,600. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 61.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
+35%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.8
+8%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
361111872623372000201020202024Big Arm
2024190
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2016
Per capita income
$17,734
+7%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
−57.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
61.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services15.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services14.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,600
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2014
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
43.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
6.9
+51%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
2000 – 2014
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other59.9%(106)
Diversity Score63%(112)
Diversity Score
63
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−15%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
22.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.2%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
30.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Arm, Montana?

Big Arm, Montana has about 177 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Arm, Montana?

The typical household in Big Arm, Montana earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Arm, Montana expensive?

In Big Arm, Montana, the median home is worth about $305,600.

How educated are people in Big Arm, Montana?

About 28.5% 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 61.8% of people in Big Arm, 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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