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Elliston

Montana · 227 residents · 8.099 sq mi
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Elliston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
+1%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+42%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1702052412763112000201020202024Elliston
2024182
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,188
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,031
+143%since 2000
from $16,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(12)
Diversity Score16.5%(37)
Diversity Score
17
+1373%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elliston, Montana?

Elliston, Montana has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elliston, Montana?

The typical household in Elliston, Montana earns about $57,188 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 $166,700, and the typical rent is about $588 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 7.0% of people in Elliston, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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