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Hungry Horse

Montana · 679 residents · 1.434 sq mi
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Hungry Horse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,056. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 255 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
679
−27%since 2000
from 934 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
474 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4506548581K1K2000201020202024Hungry Horse
2024679
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,056
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,550 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,566
+162%since 2000
from $10,530 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+43%since 2010
from 0.262 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade44.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
46.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(880)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(592)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(70)
Diversity Score28.6%(194)
Diversity Score
29
+514%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−17%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+25.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
31.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hungry Horse, Montana?

Hungry Horse, Montana has about 679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hungry Horse, Montana?

The typical household in Hungry Horse, Montana earns about $53,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hungry Horse, Montana?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hungry Horse, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hungry Horse, Montana?

About 11.5% of people in Hungry Horse, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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