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Hot Springs

Montana · 544 residents · 0.384 sq mi
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Hot Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,500. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
544
+2%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,417 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.0
+8%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3334235146056951990201020202024Hot Springs
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,259
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,663 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,205
+43%since 2000
from $12,690 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food10.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
39.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
−21%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(445)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(420)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(23)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other17.4%(95)
Diversity Score45.8%(249)
Diversity Score
46
+324%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−20%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
43.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% 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
14.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs, Montana?

Hot Springs, Montana has about 544 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hot Springs, Montana?

The typical household in Hot Springs, Montana earns about $20,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hot Springs, Montana expensive?

In Hot Springs, Montana, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs, Montana?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hot Springs, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hot Springs, Montana?

About 38.9% of people in Hot Springs, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hot Springs, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hot Springs, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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