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Fort Shaw

Montana · 280 residents · 5.68 sq mi
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Fort Shaw has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
+2%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
−1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
901682453234012000201020202024Fort Shaw
2024207
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,321
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,920
+49%since 2000
from $17,381 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.3
+65%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(254)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(26)
Diversity Score
9
+150%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Shaw, Montana?

Fort Shaw, Montana has about 280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Shaw, Montana earns about $52,321 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 $171,000.

How educated are people in Fort Shaw, Montana?

About 16.2% 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 0.0% of people in Fort Shaw, 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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