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Hungry Horse

Montana · 828 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 $21,059. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,100. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 63% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
828
−11%since 2000
from 934 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
577 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+32%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4506548581K1K2000201020202024Hungry Horse
2024679
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,059
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,550 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,807
+41%since 2000
from $10,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade35.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food16.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2020
Median gross rent
$1,050
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−18%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
15
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(29)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other8.8%(73)
Diversity Score28.5%(236)
Diversity Score
29
+513%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
64.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
24.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
40.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hungry Horse, Montana?

Hungry Horse, Montana has about 828 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hungry Horse, Montana earns about $21,059 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 $51,100, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Hungry Horse, Montana?

About 18.3% 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 33.7% 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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