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Heron

Montana · 282 residents · 5.094 sq mi
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Heron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,818. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $135,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
+89%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
55 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−13%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1131742362973592000201020202024Heron
2024328
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,818
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,120
+37%since 2000
from $14,725 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−54.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−2%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(264)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(10)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(36)
Diversity Score
13
+637%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heron, Montana?

Heron, Montana has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heron, Montana?

The typical household in Heron, Montana earns about $41,818 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 $135,800, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Heron, Montana?

About 8.2% 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 8.5% of people in Heron, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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