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Cardwell

Montana · 62 residents · 2.147 sq mi
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Cardwell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
+55%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−5%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
194266891122000201020202024Cardwell
202430
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,625
+184%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$26,539
+173%since 2000
from $9,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance36.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical36.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade32.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(53)
Black1.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(3)
Diversity Score
5
−25%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−32%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−61.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cardwell, Montana?

Cardwell, Montana has about 62 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cardwell, Montana?

The typical household in Cardwell, Montana earns about $90,625 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 $165,600.

How educated are people in Cardwell, Montana?

About 25.0% 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 3.7% of people in Cardwell, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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