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Montana · 569 residents · 14.317 sq mi
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Busby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,071. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 126 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,600. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
569
−18%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
+54%since 2000
from 20.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2894135386627871990201020202024Busby
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,071
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,626
+86%since 2000
from $8,383 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+9%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
62.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+51%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(28)
Black6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.6%(504)
Diversity Score26.2%(149)
Diversity Score
26
−54%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
17.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
54.9%
+47.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−56.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2013
from 57.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2016
from 81.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Busby, Montana?

Busby, Montana has about 569 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Busby, Montana?

The typical household in Busby, Montana earns about $46,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Busby, Montana expensive?

In Busby, Montana, the median home is worth about $133,600, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Busby, Montana?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Busby, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Busby, Montana?

About 28.4% of people in Busby, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Busby, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Busby, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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