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Black Eagle

Montana · 904 residents · 1.541 sq mi
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Black Eagle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,500. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
904
−1%since 2000
from 914 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
587 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+13%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5967709441K1K2000201020202024Black Eagle
2024781
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,378
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,529 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,943
−2%since 2000
from $18,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(763)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(37)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other6.2%(56)
Diversity Score28.3%(256)
Diversity Score
28
+221%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Eagle, Montana?

Black Eagle, Montana has about 904 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Eagle, Montana earns about $26,378 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Black Eagle, Montana?

About 14.5% 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 33.0% of people in Black Eagle, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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