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Boneau

Montana · 365 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 $16,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 65.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
365
+92%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
154 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.5
+81%since 2000
from 13.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1612212813414012000201020202024Boneau
2024277
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,125
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,258
+117%since 2000
from $5,200 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
65.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$264
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
23.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
76.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.6%(360)
Diversity Score15.8%(58)
Diversity Score
16
−55%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−21%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boneau, Montana?

Boneau, Montana has about 365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boneau, Montana?

The typical household in Boneau, Montana earns about $16,125 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 $264 a month.

How educated are people in Boneau, Montana?

About 6.8% 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 65.5% 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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