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Highwood

Montana · 205 residents · 5.176 sq mi
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Highwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,000. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
+8%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
−7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1591771952132312000201020202024Highwood
2024205
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,899
+121%since 2000
from $14,457 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+62%since 2010
from 0.216 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
91.7%
+91.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+41%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(12)
Diversity Score13.8%(28)
Diversity Score
14
+417%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highwood, Montana?

Highwood, Montana has about 205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highwood, Montana?

The typical household in Highwood, Montana earns about $85,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highwood, Montana expensive?

In Highwood, Montana, the median home is worth about $200,000.

How educated are people in Highwood, Montana?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Highwood, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highwood, Montana?

About 6.8% of people in Highwood, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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