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Carlton

Montana · 682 residents · 6.159 sq mi
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Carlton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,155. Population has grown 37% since 2023. Median home value is $712,500. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 48% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

682
+37%since 2023
from 497 in 2023
2010 – 2024
111 / sq mi
+37%since 2023
from 81 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.7
−8%since 2023
from 61.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
426562698834970201020202024Carlton
2024682
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$107,155
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,648 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$58,489
+34%since 2023
from $43,569 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.321
−14%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$712,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $626,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
19.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
45.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
6.6
−13%since 2023
from 7.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(59)
Diversity Score26.2%(130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(94)
Diversity Score29.7%(203)
30
+14%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
16.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

53.8 min
+75%since 2023
from 30.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
86.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
80.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
3.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlton, Montana?

Carlton, Montana has about 682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlton, Montana?

The typical household in Carlton, Montana earns about $107,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlton, Montana expensive?

In Carlton, Montana, the median home is worth about $712,500.

How educated are people in Carlton, Montana?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carlton, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlton, Montana?

About 7.3% of people in Carlton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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