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Box Elder

Montana · 87 residents · 0.786 sq mi
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Box Elder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,167. Population has fallen 89% since 2000, a loss of 707 residents. Median home value is $48,100. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−89%since 2000
from 794 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
−89%since 2000
from 1,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.8
+42%since 2000
from 18.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
02174356528702000201020202024Box Elder
2024106
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,167
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,728 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,682
+172%since 2000
from $6,128 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.0%
+47.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(479)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.7%(29)
Diversity Score73.6%(64)
Diversity Score
74
+22%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% 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
25.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Box Elder, Montana?

Box Elder, Montana has about 87 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Box Elder, Montana?

The typical household in Box Elder, Montana earns about $19,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Box Elder, Montana expensive?

In Box Elder, Montana, the median home is worth about $48,100.

How educated are people in Box Elder, Montana?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Box Elder, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Box Elder, Montana?

About 23.2% of people in Box Elder, 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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