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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dodson

Montana · 122 residents · 0.166 sq mi
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Dodson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,464. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $19,700. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−3%since 1990
from 126 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 759 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.0
−7%since 1990
from 41.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
711011311611911990201020202024Dodson
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,464
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,187
+19%since 1990
from $8,546 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.9%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+37%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(72)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0.8%(1)
Diversity Score15.3%(19)
Diversity Score
15
−73%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.4%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 50.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−40%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodson, Montana?

Dodson, Montana has about 122 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dodson, Montana?

The typical household in Dodson, Montana earns about $19,464 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 $19,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Dodson, Montana?

About 16.5% 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 28.9% of people in Dodson, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodson, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodson, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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