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Fort Shaw

Montana · 207 residents · 5.68 sq mi
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Fort Shaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,413. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,500. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−24%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
−45%since 2009
from 66 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+55%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
901682453234012000201020202024Fort Shaw
2024207
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(4)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.9%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(26)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.5%(32)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(31)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7436.7%(76)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.7%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,413
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,717
+88%since 2000
from $17,381 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+14%since 2010
from 0.311 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−13%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.9%(6)
Other7.2%(15)
Diversity Score
23
+37%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese2.9%(6)
Ancestry
American24.6%(51)
English17.9%(37)
Norwegian9.2%(19)
German8.2%(17)
French7.7%(16)
Polish2.9%(6)
Dutch2.4%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.8%(38)
Married32.1%(34)
Widowed4.7%(5)
Divorced27.4%(29)
Women 15+
Never married7.3%(6)
Married45.1%(37)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced47.6%(39)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Shaw, Montana?

Fort Shaw, Montana has about 207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Shaw, Montana earns about $56,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Shaw, Montana expensive?

In Fort Shaw, Montana, the median home is worth about $184,500.

How educated are people in Fort Shaw, Montana?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Shaw, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Shaw, Montana?

About 17.9% of people in Fort Shaw, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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