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Cardwell

Montana · 30 residents · 2.147 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−25%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
14 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
194266891122000201020202024Cardwell
202430
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,137
+323%since 2000
from $9,716 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+131%since 2010
from 0.228 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(3)
Diversity Score22.5%(7)
Diversity Score
22
+269%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+52.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+53.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% 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%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Cardwell, Montana?

Cardwell, Montana has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cardwell, Montana?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cardwell, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cardwell, Montana?

About 13.3% of people in Cardwell, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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