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Emigrant

Montana · 488 residents · 10.772 sq mi
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Emigrant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,847. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2011. Median home value is $175,000. With a median age of 52.4, 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 52.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
+67%vs 2011
vs 292 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
+67%vs 2011
vs 27 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.4
−3%vs 2011
vs 54.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,847
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,566 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,266
−9%vs 2011
vs $24,385 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.362 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $253,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $546 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−51.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.6%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
−28%vs 2011
vs 6.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(12)
Diversity Score9.9%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(470)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.4%(12)
Diversity Score11.2%(55)
Diversity Score
11
+13%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 35.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.7%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
Female
58.8%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.5% in 2011
Foreign born
13.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emigrant, Montana?

Emigrant, Montana has about 488 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emigrant, Montana?

The typical household in Emigrant, Montana earns about $35,847 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Emigrant, Montana?

About 27.7% 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 8.2% of people in Emigrant, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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