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Dillon

Montana · 4,134 residents · 1.898 sq mi
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Dillon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,134
+10%since 2000
from 3,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,178 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
−13%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,731
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,453
+12%since 2000
from $16,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,574)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(73)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(216)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,810)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(143)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other2.2%(92)
Diversity Score15.6%(647)
Diversity Score
16
+172%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon, Montana?

Dillon, Montana has about 4,134 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillon, Montana?

The typical household in Dillon, Montana earns about $31,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillon, Montana expensive?

In Dillon, Montana, the median home is worth about $125,900, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Dillon, Montana?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dillon, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillon, Montana?

About 19.6% of people in Dillon, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillon, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillon, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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