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Montaqua

Montana · 145 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Montaqua is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,250. Population has grown 34% since 2023. Median home value is $467,700. With a median age of 69.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
+34%since 2023
from 108 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
+34%since 2023
from 77 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
69.1
+5%since 2023
from 65.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9310812413915420202024Montaqua
2024145
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.9%(23)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.2%(22)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7459.3%(86)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.7%(14)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,188
+23%since 2023
from $45,706 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−20%since 2023
from 0.337 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$467,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $374,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−1%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.9%(26)
Diversity Score
37
+93%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German59.3%(86)
Irish20%(29)
Norwegian15.9%(23)
Dutch12.4%(18)
Russian10.3%(15)
Danish9.7%(14)
English8.3%(12)
Czech4.1%(6)
Italian3.4%(5)
French2.8%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−16%since 2023
from 11.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
Female
44.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.3%(10)
Married84%(68)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.7%(3)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married95.3%(61)
Widowed4.7%(3)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montaqua, Montana?

Montaqua, Montana has about 145 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montaqua, Montana?

The typical household in Montaqua, Montana earns about $124,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montaqua, Montana expensive?

In Montaqua, Montana, the median home is worth about $467,700.

How educated are people in Montaqua, Montana?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Montaqua, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montaqua, Montana?

About 2.1% of people in Montaqua, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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