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Circle

Montana · 615 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 $30,417. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,400. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
615
−5%since 2000
from 644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+9%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4335366397428451990201020202024Circle
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,417
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,833
+33%since 2000
from $13,412 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
32.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(592)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.9%(24)
Diversity Score14.1%(86)
Diversity Score
14
+200%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Circle, Montana?

Circle, Montana has about 615 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Circle, Montana?

The typical household in Circle, Montana earns about $30,417 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Circle, Montana?

About 19.8% 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 8.5% 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 196 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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