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Dodson

Montana · 125 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 $33,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $38,300. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
+2%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.8
−34%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
711011311611911990201020202024Dodson
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,472
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,842
+95%since 2000
from $10,187 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information40%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance26.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.7%(28)
Diversity Score74.3%(93)
Diversity Score
74
+386%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+99%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
20.0%
−66.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
42.3%
+42.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 58.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodson, Montana?

Dodson, Montana has about 125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodson, Montana?

The typical household in Dodson, Montana earns about $33,472 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 $38,300.

How educated are people in Dodson, Montana?

About 2.9% 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 12.5% 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 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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