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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Shaw

Montana · 274 residents · 5.68 sq mi
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Fort Shaw has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 27% since 2009, a loss of 101 residents. Median home value is $71,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
−27%vs 2009
vs 375 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
−27%vs 2009
vs 66 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
−27%vs 2009
vs 52.0 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
901682453234012000201020202024Fort Shaw
2024207
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $47,292 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,381
+1%vs 2009
vs $17,289 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
+7.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $176,800 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 79.3% in 2009
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−47%vs 2009
vs 3.7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(16)
Asian2.9%(11)
Diversity Score17%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
Diversity Score
4
−78%vs 2009
vs 17 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 10.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
+9.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 81.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Shaw, Montana?

Fort Shaw, Montana has about 274 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Shaw, Montana earns about $36,250 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 $71,700, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Shaw, Montana?

About 16.0% 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 9.3% of people in Fort Shaw, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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