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Fishtail

Montana · 89 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $381,300. With a median age of 72.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 72.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
+13%since 2023
from 79 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
154 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 137 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
72.8
−2%since 2023
from 74.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
61789511212920202024Fishtail
202489
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$60,989
+17%since 2023
from $51,963 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+23%since 2023
from 0.380 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing41.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information41.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median home value
$381,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $361,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−8%since 2023
from 15.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
41.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
Female
37.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
42.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishtail, Montana?

Fishtail, Montana has about 89 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Fishtail, Montana expensive?

In Fishtail, Montana, the median home is worth about $381,300.

How educated are people in Fishtail, Montana?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fishtail, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fishtail, Montana?

About 0.0% of people in Fishtail, 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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