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Fortine

Montana · 351 residents · 7.09 sq mi
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Fortine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,402. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 182 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $325,900. With a median age of 46.0, 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 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351
+108%since 2000
from 169 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+108%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+2%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1122143174205222000201020202024Fortine
2024351
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,402
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,338
+237%since 2000
from $13,140 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
−3%since 2010
from 0.526 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,900
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+59%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(162)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(9)
Diversity Score22.9%(80)
Diversity Score
23
+659%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
58.3 min
+236%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2011
from 28.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortine, Montana?

Fortine, Montana has about 351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fortine, Montana?

The typical household in Fortine, Montana earns about $66,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fortine, Montana expensive?

In Fortine, Montana, the median home is worth about $325,900.

How educated are people in Fortine, Montana?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fortine, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fortine, Montana?

About 18.8% of people in Fortine, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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