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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Charlo

Montana · 439 residents · 1.991 sq mi
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Charlo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,167. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $78,600. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

439
+8%since 1990
from 406 in 1990
1990 – 2024
220 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 204 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
−3%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2292893504104701990201020202024Charlo
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,167
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,687
+23%since 1990
from $8,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$467
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
34.3% rent
3.3
+17%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(333)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(51)
12
+115%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlo, Montana?

Charlo, Montana has about 439 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Charlo, Montana?

The typical household in Charlo, Montana earns about $24,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlo, Montana expensive?

In Charlo, Montana, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Charlo, Montana?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Charlo, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlo, Montana?

About 21.2% of people in Charlo, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlo, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlo, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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