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Muddy

Montana · 724 residents · 28.625 sq mi
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Population has grown 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $163,800. At a median age of 18.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 18.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
+15%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
25 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
18.4
−8%since 2000
from 19.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3374806247679101990201020202024Muddy
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,291
+133%since 2000
from $4,837 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−20%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing15.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.5%(677)
Diversity Score15.2%(110)
Diversity Score
15
−74%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−13%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2012
from 3.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2013
from 38.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+48.4 ptssince 2017
from 40.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muddy, Montana?

Muddy, Montana has about 724 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Muddy, Montana expensive?

In Muddy, Montana, the median home is worth about $163,800, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Muddy, Montana?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Muddy, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muddy, Montana?

About 52.3% of people in Muddy, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muddy, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Muddy, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 339 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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

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