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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chinook

Montana · 1,386 residents · 0.523 sq mi
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Chinook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,461. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $55,800. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
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

Total population
1,386
−7%since 1990
from 1,497 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,650 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,862 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.8
+11%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8891K1K1K2K1990201020202024Chinook
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,461
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,276 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,038
+51%since 1990
from $10,637 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$315
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.5%(246)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,262)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(38)
Diversity Score
3
−83%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−28%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinook, Montana?

Chinook, Montana has about 1,386 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chinook, Montana?

The typical household in Chinook, Montana earns about $25,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chinook, Montana expensive?

In Chinook, Montana, the median home is worth about $55,800, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Chinook, Montana?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chinook, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chinook, Montana?

About 17.3% of people in Chinook, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chinook, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chinook, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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