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Choteau

Montana · 1,684 residents · 1.455 sq mi
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Choteau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,241. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $106,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% 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
1,684
−5%since 2000
from 1,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+7%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Choteau
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,241
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,909
+46%since 2000
from $14,999 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+15%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,663)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(63)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(28)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.5%(42)
Diversity Score10.8%(183)
Diversity Score
11
+209%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−23%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choteau, Montana?

Choteau, Montana has about 1,684 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choteau, Montana?

The typical household in Choteau, Montana earns about $33,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Choteau, Montana expensive?

In Choteau, Montana, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Choteau, Montana?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Choteau, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Choteau, Montana?

About 13.7% of people in Choteau, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Choteau, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Choteau, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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