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Cardwell

Montana · 50 residents · 2.147 sq mi
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Cardwell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $266,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 175%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
+25%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
−5%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
194266891122000201020202024Cardwell
202430
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$23,648
+143%since 2000
from $9,716 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,700
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−64.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+42%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.6%
+47.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
53.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cardwell, Montana?

Cardwell, Montana has about 50 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cardwell, Montana?

The typical household in Cardwell, Montana earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cardwell, Montana expensive?

In Cardwell, Montana, the median home is worth about $266,700.

How educated are people in Cardwell, Montana?

About 47.6% 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 0.0% of people in Cardwell, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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