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Heron

Montana · 328 residents · 5.094 sq mi
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Heron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,207. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 179 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $433,300. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
+120%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
+120%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
−24%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1131742362973592000201020202024Heron
2024328
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,207
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,304
+24%since 2000
from $14,725 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.8%
+41.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+41%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,300
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.7%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.3%
+48.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.8
+349%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(10)
Diversity Score15.9%(52)
Diversity Score
16
+811%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+32.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.7%
−53.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heron, Montana?

Heron, Montana has about 328 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heron, Montana?

The typical household in Heron, Montana earns about $29,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heron, Montana expensive?

In Heron, Montana, the median home is worth about $433,300.

How educated are people in Heron, Montana?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Heron, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heron, Montana?

About 59.8% of people in Heron, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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