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Black Eagle

Montana · 781 residents · 1.541 sq mi
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Black Eagle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,545. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $190,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
781
−15%since 2000
from 914 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
507 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+21%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5967709441K1K2000201020202024Black Eagle
2024781
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,545
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,529 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,603
+95%since 2000
from $18,269 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+35.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−19%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,182
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.8%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(796)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(23)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(62)
Diversity Score38.5%(301)
Diversity Score
39
+337%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+49.0 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Eagle, Montana?

Black Eagle, Montana has about 781 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Eagle, Montana?

The typical household in Black Eagle, Montana earns about $69,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Eagle, Montana expensive?

In Black Eagle, Montana, the median home is worth about $190,400, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.

How educated are people in Black Eagle, Montana?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Black Eagle, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Eagle, Montana?

About 31.4% of people in Black Eagle, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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