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Boneau

Montana · 380 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 $25,556. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 58.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
380
+100%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
160 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
19.7
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1612212813414012000201020202024Boneau
2024277
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,556
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,738
+68%since 2000
from $5,200 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
58.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services18.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$228
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
1.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
89.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(66)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other84.2%(320)
Diversity Score13.4%(51)
Diversity Score
13
−61%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+38.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
64.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
45.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boneau, Montana?

Boneau, Montana has about 380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boneau, Montana?

The typical household in Boneau, Montana earns about $25,556 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 $228 a month.

How educated are people in Boneau, Montana?

About 44.6% 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 58.2% of people in Boneau, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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