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Charlo

Montana · 385 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 $29,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,500. Households here earn about 48% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
−12%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
193 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+23%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2292893504104701990201020202024Charlo
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,049
+125%since 2000
from $10,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(301)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(38)
Diversity Score31.6%(122)
Diversity Score
32
+171%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlo, Montana?

Charlo, Montana has about 385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlo, Montana?

The typical household in Charlo, Montana earns about $29,250 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Charlo, Montana?

About 15.4% 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 16.1% 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 21 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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