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Heart Butte

Montana · 621 residents · 4.564 sq mi
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Heart Butte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,188. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,500. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
−11%since 2000
from 698 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
136 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.1
+27%since 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4635275916557191990201020202024Heart Butte
2024521
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,022
+90%since 2000
from $6,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(31)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score52%(363)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other97.5%(606)
Diversity Score14.4%(90)
Diversity Score
14
−72%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2013
from 53.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heart Butte, Montana?

Heart Butte, Montana has about 621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heart Butte, Montana?

The typical household in Heart Butte, Montana earns about $27,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heart Butte, Montana expensive?

In Heart Butte, Montana, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Heart Butte, Montana?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Heart Butte, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heart Butte, Montana?

About 40.5% of people in Heart Butte, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heart Butte, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Heart Butte, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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