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Hysham

Montana · 276 residents · 0.219 sq mi
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Hysham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,472. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,300. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−16%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,260 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+14%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002803604405201990201020202024Hysham
2024251
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,472
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,781
+134%since 2000
from $15,743 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical21.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+119%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(246)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(15)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score17.1%(47)
Diversity Score
17
+440%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hysham, Montana?

Hysham, Montana has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hysham, Montana?

The typical household in Hysham, Montana earns about $38,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hysham, Montana expensive?

In Hysham, Montana, the median home is worth about $101,300.

How educated are people in Hysham, Montana?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hysham, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hysham, Montana?

About 14.3% of people in Hysham, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hysham, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hysham, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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