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Elmo

Montana · 290 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 147 residents. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
+103%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
915 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.5
−22%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1041552062563072000201020202024Elmo
2024290
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,550
+712%since 2000
from $2,778 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+39.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−84.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+57%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Owner-occupied
69.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other90.3%(262)
Diversity Score21.8%(63)
Diversity Score
22
+40%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+38.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% 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

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
34.4%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−64.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.6%
+52.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−69.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
69.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2013
from 51.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.2%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 43.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2016
from 75.9% 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 Elmo, Montana?

Elmo, Montana has about 290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Elmo, Montana?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elmo, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmo, Montana?

About 11.7% of people in Elmo, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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