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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Circle

Montana · 644 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 $27,500. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 167 residents. Median home value is $35,800. With a median age of 42.0, 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 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

644
−21%since 1990
from 811 in 1990
1990 – 2025
826 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 1,040 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+16%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4335366397428451990201020202024Circle
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,150 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,412
+42%since 1990
from $9,450 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
29.2% rent
1.3
−18%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(618)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(30)
5
+206%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Circle, Montana?

Circle, Montana has about 644 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Circle, Montana?

The typical household in Circle, Montana earns about $27,500 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 $35,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Circle, Montana?

About 19.5% 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 18.3% of people in Circle, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Circle, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Circle, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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