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Fort Smith

Montana · 170 residents · 1.38 sq mi
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Fort Smith has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,750. Population has grown 39% since 2000. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

170
+39%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
2000 – 2024
123 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
53.0
+57%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
4521011501982000201020202024Fort Smith
202478
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$20,300
+90%since 2000
from $10,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
31.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance27.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services27.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information25.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

$76,300
from $0 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
63.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
37.0% rent
1.9
+1044%since 2010
from 0.2 in 2010
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(21)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(10)
6
−66%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

4.2 min
−43%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
43.9%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
48.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
50.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Fort Smith, Montana?

Fort Smith, Montana has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Smith, Montana earns about $40,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Smith, Montana expensive?

In Fort Smith, Montana, the median home is worth about $76,300.

How educated are people in Fort Smith, Montana?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Smith, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Smith, Montana?

About 31.9% of people in Fort Smith, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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