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Big Arm

Montana · 218 residents · 5.419 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 60.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
98% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
+66%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
361111872623372000201020202024Big Arm
2024190
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$43,171
+160%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
−69.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
60.7%
+52.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
97.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
2.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.5%(49)
Diversity Score61%(133)
Diversity Score
61
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Arm, Montana?

Big Arm, Montana has about 218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Big Arm, Montana?

About 20.2% 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 60.7% of people in Big Arm, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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