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Busby

Montana · 719 residents · 14.317 sq mi
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Busby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $95,000. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
719
+3%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.9
+14%since 2000
from 20.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2894135386627871990201020202024Busby
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,829
+17%since 2000
from $8,383 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(25)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other90.8%(653)
Diversity Score17.5%(126)
Diversity Score
17
−69%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2013
from 57.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Busby, Montana?

Busby, Montana has about 719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Busby, Montana?

The typical household in Busby, Montana earns about $53,750 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Busby, Montana?

About 12.8% 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 16.0% 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 267 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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