CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Circle

Montana · 591 residents · 0.78 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Circle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $119,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
591
−8%since 2000
from 644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
758 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−4%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4335366397428451990201020202024Circle
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,317
+104%since 2000
from $13,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food10.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+95%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Circle on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(618)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other2.5%(15)
Diversity Score14.2%(84)
Diversity Score
14
+202%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
−27%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Circle

Port Penn
Pop 592
St. Lucie
Pop 642
Micanopy
Pop 653
Colbert
Pop 679
Places similar to Circle
Head to head

Compare Circle to nearby cities

CIRCLE VS
Miles City
Income$67,727+43%
Home value$200,200+67%
Population8,450+1332%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CIRCLE VS
Williston
Income$79,381+68%
Home value$286,200+139%
Population29,522+4904%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Circle, Montana?

Circle, Montana has about 591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Circle, Montana?

The typical household in Circle, Montana earns about $47,250 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 $119,700, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Circle, Montana?

About 13.5% 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 7.5% 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 220 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Montana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Circle with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →