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Montana City

Montana · 2,715 residents · 34.096 sq mi
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Montana City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,554. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 100% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,715
+30%since 2000
from 2,094 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+16%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Montana City
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,554
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,027 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,363
+62%since 2000
from $21,774 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,038)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,589)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(36)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other4.2%(114)
Diversity Score14.2%(385)
Diversity Score
14
+356%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montana City, Montana?

Montana City, Montana has about 2,715 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montana City, Montana?

The typical household in Montana City, Montana earns about $87,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montana City, Montana expensive?

In Montana City, Montana, the median home is worth about $295,800, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Montana City, Montana?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montana City, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montana City, Montana?

About 0.7% of people in Montana City, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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