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Culbertson

Montana · 715 residents (2025 est.) · 1.024 sq mi
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Culbertson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,136. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 149 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $217,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 39% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 163%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
−21%since 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
554 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+3%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:715 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5376277188098991990201020202024Culbertson
2024567
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,136
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,365
+162%since 2000
from $15,393 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−13%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,200
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+42%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(641)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(482)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other12.2%(69)
Diversity Score32.8%(186)
Diversity Score
33
+686%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+96%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culbertson, Montana?

Culbertson, Montana has about 567 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Culbertson, Montana?

The typical household in Culbertson, Montana earns about $101,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Culbertson, Montana expensive?

In Culbertson, Montana, the median home is worth about $217,200, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Culbertson, Montana?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Culbertson, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Culbertson, Montana?

About 10.3% of people in Culbertson, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Culbertson, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Culbertson, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 213 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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