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Bigfork

Montana · 4,270 residents · 31.254 sq mi
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Bigfork has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,147. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,849 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,500. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,270
+200%since 2000
from 1,421 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
137 / sq mi
+200%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.9
+1%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,147
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,116 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,120
+68%since 2000
from $20,314 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services14.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+60%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,365)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(78)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(4,029)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(106)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other4.4%(186)
Diversity Score17.8%(761)
Diversity Score
18
+226%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bigfork, Montana?

Bigfork, Montana has about 4,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bigfork, Montana?

The typical household in Bigfork, Montana earns about $52,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bigfork, Montana expensive?

In Bigfork, Montana, the median home is worth about $334,500, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Bigfork, Montana?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bigfork, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bigfork, Montana?

About 9.2% of people in Bigfork, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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