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Emigrant

Montana · 465 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 $32,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2019. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

465
+72%since 2019
from 271 in 2019
2010 – 2024
43 / sq mi
+72%since 2019
from 25 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
59.8
+7%since 2019
from 56.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
208284361437514201020202024Emigrant
2024322
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,417
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,958 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$21,158
−29%since 2019
from $29,809 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
36.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$682
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $960 in 2019
US average: $1,124
58.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
41.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(426)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(48)
10
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
−11%since 2019
from 27.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
41.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
44.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
53.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
53.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
25.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Emigrant, Montana?

Emigrant, Montana has about 465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emigrant, Montana?

The typical household in Emigrant, Montana earns about $32,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emigrant, Montana expensive?

In Emigrant, Montana, the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Emigrant, Montana?

About 50.8% 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 36.5% 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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