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Fort Peck

Montana · 233 residents · 0.893 sq mi
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Fort Peck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,200. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
−3%since 2000
from 240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.9
+14%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762192623043471990201020202024Fort Peck
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,833
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,534
+14%since 2000
from $17,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(231)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score3.4%(8)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
62.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Peck, Montana?

Fort Peck, Montana has about 233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Peck, Montana earns about $70,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Peck, Montana expensive?

In Fort Peck, Montana, the median home is worth about $160,200.

How educated are people in Fort Peck, Montana?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Peck, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Peck, Montana?

About 1.8% of people in Fort Peck, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Peck, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Peck, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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