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Boneau

Montana · 277 residents · 2.374 sq mi
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Boneau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,056. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
+46%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
+165%since 2000
from 13.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1612212813414012000201020202024Boneau
2024277
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,056
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,796
+165%since 2000
from $5,200 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−12%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$364
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
74.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Boneau on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(66)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other96%(266)
Diversity Score9.6%(27)
Diversity Score
10
−72%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+5%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
66.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+38.0 ptssince 2017
from 37.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boneau, Montana?

Boneau, Montana has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boneau, Montana?

The typical household in Boneau, Montana earns about $43,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boneau, Montana expensive?

In Boneau, Montana, the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Boneau, Montana?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boneau, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boneau, Montana?

About 21.7% of people in Boneau, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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