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Dewey

Montana · 26 residents · 0.264 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26
−4%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 102 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.0
−4%since 2023
from 69.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
111520242920202024Dewey
202426
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,312
−10%since 2023
from $24,704 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+8%since 2023
from 0.359 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.2%(6)
Diversity Score70.6%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(3)
Diversity Score41.1%(11)
Diversity Score
41
−42%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Female
38.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dewey, Montana?

Dewey, Montana has about 26 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dewey, Montana?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dewey, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dewey, Montana?

About 38.5% of people in Dewey, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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