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Hot Springs

Montana · 557 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 $17,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,600. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 69% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
+5%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,451 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+17%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3334235146056951990201020202024Hot Springs
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,446
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,530
+38%since 2000
from $12,690 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other8%(44)
Diversity Score27.1%(151)
Diversity Score
27
+151%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−30%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs, Montana?

Hot Springs, Montana has about 557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hot Springs, Montana earns about $17,446 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 $88,600, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs, Montana?

About 17.4% 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 35.7% 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 194 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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