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Geraldine

Montana · 204 residents (2025 est.) · 0.573 sq mi
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Geraldine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
+12%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+37%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:204 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1652072482893311990201020202024Geraldine
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,036
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,916
+49%since 2000
from $15,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+11%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+94%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score20.4%(65)
Diversity Score
20
+677%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 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
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% 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 Geraldine, Montana?

Geraldine, Montana has about 317 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geraldine, Montana?

The typical household in Geraldine, Montana earns about $43,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geraldine, Montana expensive?

In Geraldine, Montana, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Geraldine, Montana?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Geraldine, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geraldine, Montana?

About 24.3% of people in Geraldine, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geraldine, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Geraldine, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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