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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Circle

Montana · 811 residents · 0.78 sq mi
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Circle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,150. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value is $31,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
811
+26%vs 2000
vs 644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
+26%vs 2000
vs 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.2
−14%vs 2000
vs 42.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4335366397428451990201020202024Circle
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,150
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,450
−30%vs 2000
vs $13,412 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.6%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$297
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $395 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+22%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(618)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score1.5%(12)
Diversity Score
2
−67%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.5%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Circle, Montana?

Circle, Montana has about 811 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Circle, Montana?

The typical household in Circle, Montana earns about $20,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Circle, Montana expensive?

In Circle, Montana, the median home is worth about $31,900, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Circle, Montana?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Circle, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Circle, Montana?

About 9.6% of people in Circle, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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