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Elliston

Montana · 219 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 $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−3%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+35%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1702052412763112000201020202024Elliston
2024182
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,445
+18%since 2000
from $16,501 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction30%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−45.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
37.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+98%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score2.5%(6)
Diversity Score
3
+124%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
Female
34.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliston, Montana?

Elliston, Montana has about 219 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elliston, Montana?

The typical household in Elliston, Montana earns about $33,750 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 $177,400, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Elliston, Montana?

About 24.2% 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 15.3% of people in Elliston, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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