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Harlowton

Montana · 955 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Harlowton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,044. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,900. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
955
−10%since 2000
from 1,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,526 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+8%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8089071K1K1K1990201020202024Harlowton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,044
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,281
+62%since 2000
from $13,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,019)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(824)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(47)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score16.1%(154)
Diversity Score
16
+226%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−29%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harlowton, Montana?

Harlowton, Montana has about 955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harlowton, Montana?

The typical household in Harlowton, Montana earns about $39,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harlowton, Montana expensive?

In Harlowton, Montana, the median home is worth about $115,900, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Harlowton, Montana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Harlowton, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harlowton, Montana?

About 16.1% of people in Harlowton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harlowton, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Harlowton, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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