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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Benton

Montana · 1,594 residents · 2.293 sq mi
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Fort Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,406. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $71,100. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,594
−4%since 1990
from 1,653 in 1990
1990 – 2025
695 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 721 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+10%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Fort Benton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,406
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,469 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,861
+33%since 1990
from $11,136 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$386
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
24.4% rent
2.4
+10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score4.6%(76)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,555)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score2.5%(40)
3
−45%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Benton, Montana?

Fort Benton, Montana has about 1,594 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Benton, Montana?

The typical household in Fort Benton, Montana earns about $29,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Benton, Montana expensive?

In Fort Benton, Montana, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Benton, Montana?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Benton, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Benton, Montana?

About 13.4% of people in Fort Benton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Benton, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Benton, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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