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Gardiner

Montana · 833 residents · 5.792 sq mi
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Gardiner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $328,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
833
−2%since 2000
from 851 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
144 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+23%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5897639381K1K2000201020202024Gardiner
2024647
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,521
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,782
+123%since 2000
from $17,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,500
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+56%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(824)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(734)
Black1.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(32)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other10.9%(90)
Diversity Score34.6%(288)
Diversity Score
35
+1190%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardiner, Montana?

Gardiner, Montana has about 833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardiner, Montana?

The typical household in Gardiner, Montana earns about $55,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardiner, Montana expensive?

In Gardiner, Montana, the median home is worth about $328,500, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Gardiner, Montana?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gardiner, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardiner, Montana?

About 4.6% of people in Gardiner, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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