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Choteau

Montana · 1,721 residents · 1.455 sq mi
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Choteau has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,721
−3%since 2000
from 1,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+5%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Choteau
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,879
+73%since 2000
from $14,999 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,534)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.6%(79)
Diversity Score15.8%(272)
Diversity Score
16
+351%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choteau, Montana?

Choteau, Montana has about 1,721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choteau, Montana?

The typical household in Choteau, Montana earns about $52,500 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 $158,800, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Choteau, Montana?

About 22.9% 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 11.5% 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 20 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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