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Heron

Montana · 173 residents · 5.094 sq mi
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Population has grown 16% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $289,300. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 68.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
+16%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.1
+30%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1131742362973592000201020202024Heron
2024328
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,770
+82%since 2000
from $14,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
68.2%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,300
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
6.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(154)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(11)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.2%(31)
Diversity Score
18
+938%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+39.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.0%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.7%
−45.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heron, Montana?

Heron, Montana has about 173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Heron, Montana expensive?

In Heron, Montana, the median home is worth about $289,300.

How educated are people in Heron, Montana?

About 45.9% 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 68.2% of people in Heron, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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