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Malmstrom AFB

Montana · 3,472 residents · 5.107 sq mi
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Malmstrom AFB has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,790. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,072 residents. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,472
−24%since 2000
from 4,544 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
680 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.8
+1%since 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Malmstrom AFB
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,790
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,775 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,281
+33%since 2000
from $11,450 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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 gross rent
$750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
98.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
5.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(3,611)
Black6.4%(289)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(356)
Asian2.2%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(1,713)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(2,520)
Black8.6%(300)
Hispanic / Latino11%(381)
Asian1.7%(60)
Other4.1%(141)
Diversity Score53.6%(1,862)
Diversity Score
54
+42%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.1 min
−12%since 2000
from 8.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
42.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malmstrom AFB, Montana?

Malmstrom AFB, Montana has about 3,472 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malmstrom AFB, Montana?

The typical household in Malmstrom AFB, Montana earns about $37,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malmstrom AFB, Montana expensive?

In Malmstrom AFB, Montana, the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Malmstrom AFB, Montana?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Malmstrom AFB, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malmstrom AFB, Montana?

About 7.2% of people in Malmstrom AFB, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malmstrom AFB, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Malmstrom AFB, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,466 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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