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Black Eagle

Montana · 949 residents · 1.541 sq mi
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Black Eagle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
949
+4%since 2000
from 914 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
616 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+12%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5967709441K1K2000201020202024Black Eagle
2024781
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,750
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,529 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,727
+41%since 2000
from $18,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(736)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(29)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other15.3%(145)
Diversity Score40.9%(388)
Diversity Score
41
+364%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Eagle, Montana?

Black Eagle, Montana has about 949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Eagle, Montana earns about $54,750 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 $120,100, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Black Eagle, Montana?

About 21.7% 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 16.3% of people in Black Eagle, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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