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Drummond

Montana · 272 residents · 0.542 sq mi
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Drummond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,219. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−14%since 2000
from 318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+27%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2122783454114771990201020202024Drummond
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,219
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,113
+34%since 2000
from $14,213 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+123%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(19)
Diversity Score28.8%(78)
Diversity Score
29
+1095%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−11%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drummond, Montana?

Drummond, Montana has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drummond, Montana?

The typical household in Drummond, Montana earns about $29,219 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 $118,800, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Drummond, Montana?

About 26.7% 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 19.8% 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 14 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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