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Drummond

Montana · 298 residents (2025 est.) · 0.542 sq mi
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Drummond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,456. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $245,600. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 179%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−13%since 2000
from 318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.0
+57%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:298 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2122783454114771990201020202024Drummond
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,456
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,582
+129%since 2000
from $14,213 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+5%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,600
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+131%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(16)
Diversity Score13.6%(38)
Diversity Score
14
+464%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−25%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% 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%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% 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
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 27.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drummond, Montana?

Drummond, Montana has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drummond, Montana?

The typical household in Drummond, Montana earns about $58,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drummond, Montana expensive?

In Drummond, Montana, the median home is worth about $245,600, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Drummond, Montana?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Drummond, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drummond, Montana?

About 12.3% of people in Drummond, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drummond, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Drummond, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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