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Colstrip

Montana · 2,346 residents · 4.046 sq mi
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Colstrip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,650. Population has fallen 26% since 1990, a loss of 839 residents. Median home value is $59,800. Households here earn about 69% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,346
−26%since 1990
from 3,185 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
−26%since 1990
from 787 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.3
+21%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Colstrip
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,650
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,467 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,336
+50%since 1990
from $13,519 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $397 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−32%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,992)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(64)
Asian0.4%(12)
Diversity Score18.6%(591)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,931)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score10.9%(257)
Diversity Score
11
−41%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
+32%since 1990
from 8.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Colstrip, Montana?

Colstrip, Montana has about 2,346 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colstrip, Montana?

The typical household in Colstrip, Montana earns about $55,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colstrip, Montana expensive?

In Colstrip, Montana, the median home is worth about $59,800, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Colstrip, Montana?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Colstrip, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colstrip, Montana?

About 7.0% of people in Colstrip, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colstrip, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Colstrip, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 839 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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