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Kicking Horse

Montana · 286 residents · 2.416 sq mi
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Kicking Horse is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,063. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 206 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 20.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
+258%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
+257%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
20.0
−31%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21941672393121990201020202024Kicking Horse
202459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,063
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$19,941
+21%since 2000
from $16,524 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.266
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
39.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(117)
Black6.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(47)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other39.1%(112)
Diversity Score84%(240)
Diversity Score
84
+1211%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
27.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
57.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% 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
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
87.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
Female
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−65.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kicking Horse, Montana?

Kicking Horse, Montana has about 286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kicking Horse, Montana earns about $58,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Kicking Horse, Montana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kicking Horse, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kicking Horse, Montana?

About 40.8% of people in Kicking Horse, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kicking Horse, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kicking Horse, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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