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Emigrant

Montana · 322 residents · 10.772 sq mi
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Emigrant has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,863. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 65 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

322
−17%since 2023
from 387 in 2023
2010 – 2024
30 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 36 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.9
−40%since 2023
from 55.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
208284361437514201020202024Emigrant
2024322
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,863
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$25,914
−2%since 2023
from $26,546 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
30.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.344
−25%since 2023
from 0.461 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

$350,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
81.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
18.5% rent
28.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
40.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(35)
Diversity Score24.2%(78)
24
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.7 min
−11%since 2023
from 38.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
94.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
55.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
29.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emigrant, Montana?

Emigrant, Montana has about 322 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emigrant, Montana?

The typical household in Emigrant, Montana earns about $62,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emigrant, Montana expensive?

In Emigrant, Montana, the median home is worth about $350,000.

How educated are people in Emigrant, Montana?

About 72.4% of adults age 25 and over in Emigrant, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emigrant, Montana?

About 30.1% of people in Emigrant, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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