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Boulder

Montana · 1,183 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Boulder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,368. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% 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 $93,500. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,183
−9%since 2000
from 1,300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7921K1K1K2K1990201020202024Boulder
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,368
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,918
+9%since 2000
from $14,657 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.6%
+31.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,216)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(34)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other3.8%(45)
Diversity Score17%(201)
Diversity Score
17
+230%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
37.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
46.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Female
32.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−58.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder, Montana?

Boulder, Montana has about 1,183 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder, Montana?

The typical household in Boulder, Montana earns about $37,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder, Montana expensive?

In Boulder, Montana, the median home is worth about $93,500, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder, Montana?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder, Montana?

About 46.6% of people in Boulder, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boulder, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Boulder, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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