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Big Sky

Montana · 2,308 residents · 120.005 sq mi
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Big Sky has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,850. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $408,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,308
+89%since 2000
from 1,221 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+2%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9042K2K3K4K2000201020202024Big Sky
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,850
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,146
−4%since 2000
from $31,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
68.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+40%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,176)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(25)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(81)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,150)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(79)
Asian1.1%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(293)
Diversity Score
13
+90%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Sky, Montana?

Big Sky, Montana has about 2,308 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Sky, Montana earns about $49,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Sky, Montana expensive?

In Big Sky, Montana, the median home is worth about $408,600, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Big Sky, Montana?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Big Sky, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Sky, Montana?

About 5.4% of people in Big Sky, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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