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Butte-Silver Bow

Montana · 34,494 residents · 715.763 sq mi
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Butte-Silver Bow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,494
+2%since 2000
from 33,892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,659
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,261
+66%since 2000
from $17,068 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(31,753)
Black0.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(927)
Asian0.4%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(2,796)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(30,513)
Black0.4%(126)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,612)
Asian0.6%(213)
Other4.2%(1,444)
Diversity Score23.3%(8,023)
Diversity Score
23
+182%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana?

Butte-Silver Bow, Montana has about 34,494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana?

The typical household in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana earns about $49,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte-Silver Bow, Montana expensive?

In Butte-Silver Bow, Montana, the median home is worth about $156,400, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana?

About 16.0% of people in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte-Silver Bow, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte-Silver Bow, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,185 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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