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Colstrip

Montana · 2,096 residents · 4.046 sq mi
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Colstrip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,263. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,096
−11%since 2000
from 2,346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Colstrip
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,263
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,650 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,558
+90%since 2000
from $20,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing22.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance18.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services15.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,931)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(1,560)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5%(105)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other14.4%(302)
Diversity Score44.6%(935)
Diversity Score
45
+308%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colstrip, Montana?

Colstrip, Montana has about 2,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colstrip, Montana?

The typical household in Colstrip, Montana earns about $90,263 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 $116,900, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Colstrip, Montana?

About 18.4% 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 6.2% 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 1,089 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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