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Busby

Montana · 695 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 $28,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $55,300. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

695
+54%since 1990
from 452 in 1990
1990 – 2024
49 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
20.9
−8%since 1990
from 22.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2894135386627871990201020202024Busby
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
+169%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $8,113 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,383
+116%since 1990
from $3,875 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.8%
−24.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
+127%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$240
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
50.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
49.2% rent
1.9
−16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(76)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.2%(397)
57
+239%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+20.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+9%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Busby, Montana?

Busby, Montana has about 695 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Busby, Montana?

The typical household in Busby, Montana earns about $28,750 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $240 a month.

How educated are people in Busby, Montana?

About 10.8% 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 35.8% 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 243 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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