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Big Timber

Montana · 1,650 residents · 0.977 sq mi
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Big Timber has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,650
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,689 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+5%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Big Timber
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,406
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,595 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,185
+43%since 2000
from $17,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(28)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,471)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(63)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.7%(28)
Diversity Score15.5%(256)
Diversity Score
16
+209%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Timber, Montana?

Big Timber, Montana has about 1,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Timber, Montana earns about $51,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Timber, Montana expensive?

In Big Timber, Montana, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Big Timber, Montana?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Big Timber, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Timber, Montana?

About 2.9% of people in Big Timber, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Timber, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Timber, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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