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Dillon

Montana · 3,880 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 $35,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,300. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,880
+3%since 2000
from 3,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,044 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
−12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,304
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,283
+36%since 2000
from $16,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(3,428)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(174)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other4.4%(171)
Diversity Score22.7%(881)
Diversity Score
23
+295%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon, Montana?

Dillon, Montana has about 3,880 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillon, Montana?

The typical household in Dillon, Montana earns about $35,304 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 $164,300, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Dillon, Montana?

About 30.1% 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 24.1% of people in Dillon, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillon, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillon, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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