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Dodson

Montana · 123 residents (2025 est.) · 0.166 sq mi
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Dodson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,804. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $45,200. With a median age of 77.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 77.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
+25%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
922 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
77.3
+98%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:123 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
711011311611911990201020202024Dodson
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,804
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,110
+48%since 2000
from $10,187 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.205
−59%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information46.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction26.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.8%(67)
Diversity Score65.9%(101)
Diversity Score
66
+331%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Female
41.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
58.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2012
from 34.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−51.4 ptssince 2013
from 58.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.7%
+32.7 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodson, Montana?

Dodson, Montana has about 153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodson, Montana?

The typical household in Dodson, Montana earns about $40,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodson, Montana expensive?

In Dodson, Montana, the median home is worth about $45,200.

How educated are people in Dodson, Montana?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dodson, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodson, Montana?

About 8.5% of people in Dodson, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodson, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodson, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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