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Kila

Montana · 424 residents · 3.976 sq mi
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Kila has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $278,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. 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 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
+10%since 2019
from 385 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
107 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 97 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+4%since 2019
from 44.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
304354404454504201020202024Kila
2024373
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,972 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,712
−2%since 2019
from $22,059 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $267,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $633 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
22.0% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+11%since 2019
from 6.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.5%(75)
Diversity Score39.2%(151)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other16.8%(71)
Diversity Score37.6%(160)
Diversity Score
38
−4%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 25.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 39.0% in 2019
Female
61.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 61.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kila, Montana?

Kila, Montana has about 424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kila, Montana?

The typical household in Kila, Montana earns about $38,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kila, Montana expensive?

In Kila, Montana, the median home is worth about $278,900, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Kila, Montana?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kila, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kila, Montana?

About 26.3% of people in Kila, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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