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Hungry Horse

Montana · 826 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 $31,161. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
826
−12%since 2000
from 934 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
576 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+21%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4506548581K1K2000201020202024Hungry Horse
2024679
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,161
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,550 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,485
+9%since 2000
from $10,530 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.262
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2020
Median gross rent
$444
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
45.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+85%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(47)
Diversity Score
6
+21%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−38%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hungry Horse, Montana?

Hungry Horse, Montana has about 826 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hungry Horse, Montana earns about $31,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hungry Horse, Montana expensive?

In Hungry Horse, Montana, the median home is worth about $169,900, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Hungry Horse, Montana?

About 15.0% 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 45.9% 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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