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Elliston

Montana · 182 residents · 8.099 sq mi
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Elliston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 23% 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 $300,000. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
−19%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+38%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1702052412763112000201020202024Elliston
2024182
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,205
+113%since 2000
from $16,501 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−13%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+112%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(15)
Diversity Score18.9%(34)
Diversity Score
19
+1586%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliston, Montana?

Elliston, Montana has about 182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elliston, Montana?

The typical household in Elliston, Montana earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elliston, Montana expensive?

In Elliston, Montana, the median home is worth about $300,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Elliston, Montana?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elliston, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elliston, Montana?

About 6.6% of people in Elliston, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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