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Highwood

Montana · 176 residents · 5.176 sq mi
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Highwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,194. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $102,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% 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
176
−7%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1591771952132312000201020202024Highwood
2024205
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,194
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,643
+29%since 2000
from $14,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.216
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−45%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% 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
11.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highwood, Montana?

Highwood, Montana has about 176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highwood, Montana?

The typical household in Highwood, Montana earns about $48,194 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 $102,200.

How educated are people in Highwood, Montana?

About 37.4% 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 5.6% of people in Highwood, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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