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Box Elder

Montana · 85 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 $30,893. Population has fallen 89% since 2000, a loss of 709 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−89%since 2000
from 794 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
108 / sq mi
−89%since 2000
from 1,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+134%since 2000
from 18.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
02174356528702000201020202024Box Elder
2024106
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,893
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,654
+237%since 2000
from $6,128 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
28.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
71.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.8%(13)
Diversity Score63.5%(54)
Diversity Score
63
+5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
40.9%
+40.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+43.8 ptssince 2011
from 36.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2013
from 51.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Box Elder, Montana?

Box Elder, Montana has about 85 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Box Elder, Montana earns about $30,893 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 $66,900.

How educated are people in Box Elder, Montana?

About 3.8% 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 15.8% of people in Box Elder, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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