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Melstone

Montana · 126 residents · 0.615 sq mi
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Melstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,071. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $78,800. Households here earn about 54% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126
−7%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+7%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50831161481811990201020202024Melstone
202480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,071
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,577
+30%since 2000
from $15,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+278%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(106)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other19%(24)
Diversity Score48.1%(61)
Diversity Score
48
+768%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.9 min
−71%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melstone, Montana?

Melstone, Montana has about 126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melstone, Montana?

The typical household in Melstone, Montana earns about $26,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melstone, Montana expensive?

In Melstone, Montana, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Melstone, Montana?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Melstone, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melstone, Montana?

About 13.0% of people in Melstone, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melstone, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Melstone, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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