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Highwood

Montana · 165 residents · 5.176 sq mi
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Highwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−13%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1591771952132312000201020202024Highwood
2024205
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,799
+51%since 2000
from $14,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,103
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
6.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+96%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other1.7%(3)
Diversity Score9.2%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+245%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% 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
21.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 63.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highwood, Montana?

Highwood, Montana has about 165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highwood, Montana?

The typical household in Highwood, Montana earns about $42,500 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 $138,500, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.

How educated are people in Highwood, Montana?

About 23.6% 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 3.9% of people in Highwood, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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