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Fort Shaw

Montana · 256 residents · 5.68 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $218,200. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
−7%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+30%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
901682453234012000201020202024Fort Shaw
2024207
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,561
+133%since 2000
from $17,381 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,200
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
15.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(26)
Diversity Score26%(67)
Diversity Score
26
+608%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
86.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Shaw, Montana?

Fort Shaw, Montana has about 256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Fort Shaw, Montana expensive?

In Fort Shaw, Montana, the median home is worth about $218,200.

How educated are people in Fort Shaw, Montana?

About 9.9% 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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