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Fortine

Montana · 325 residents · 7.09 sq mi
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Fortine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,231. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,200. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
+92%since 2000
from 169 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1122143174205222000201020202024Fortine
2024351
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,231
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,921
+82%since 2000
from $13,140 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information23%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score2.4%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−20%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−6%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.0%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortine, Montana?

Fortine, Montana has about 325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fortine, Montana?

The typical household in Fortine, Montana earns about $34,231 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 $105,200, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Fortine, Montana?

About 8.4% 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 14.1% of people in Fortine, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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