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Hobson

Montana · 215 residents · 0.214 sq mi
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Hobson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,583. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−12%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+5%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311742172593021990201020202024Hobson
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,583
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,510
+50%since 2000
from $15,002 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing13.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+47%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
Diversity Score
1
+15%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% 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
25.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobson, Montana?

Hobson, Montana has about 215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hobson, Montana?

The typical household in Hobson, Montana earns about $41,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hobson, Montana expensive?

In Hobson, Montana, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Hobson, Montana?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hobson, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hobson, Montana?

About 13.2% of people in Hobson, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hobson, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hobson, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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