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Browning

Montana · 943 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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Browning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,800. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
943
−11%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,417 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
−10%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8169131K1K1K1990201020202024Browning
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,879 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,129
+69%since 2000
from $8,955 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+14%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+128%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(70)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45%(479)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(41)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other91.8%(866)
Diversity Score19.2%(181)
Diversity Score
19
−57%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2012
from 29.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2013
from 54.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+40.2 ptssince 2017
from 40.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browning, Montana?

Browning, Montana has about 943 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Browning, Montana?

The typical household in Browning, Montana earns about $34,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Browning, Montana expensive?

In Browning, Montana, the median home is worth about $151,800, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Browning, Montana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Browning, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Browning, Montana?

About 46.4% of people in Browning, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Browning, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Browning, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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