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Charlo

Montana · 379 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 $17,344. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,900. The poverty rate of 48.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
−14%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+13%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2292893504104701990201020202024Charlo
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,344
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,649
+37%since 2000
from $10,687 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.7%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+113%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(333)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(283)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other48.2%(183)
Diversity Score63%(239)
Diversity Score
63
+440%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+114%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% 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
28.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlo, Montana?

Charlo, Montana has about 379 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlo, Montana?

The typical household in Charlo, Montana earns about $17,344 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 $119,900, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Charlo, Montana?

About 7.4% 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 48.7% of people in Charlo, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlo, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlo, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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