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Muddy

Montana · 617 residents · 28.625 sq mi
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Muddy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,900. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
617
−2%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
20.2
+2%since 2000
from 19.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3374806247679101990201020202024Muddy
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,432
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,842
+124%since 2000
from $4,837 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
4.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.1%(587)
Diversity Score22.6%(139)
Diversity Score
23
−62%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−20%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Female
41.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.5%
−57.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muddy, Montana?

Muddy, Montana has about 617 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muddy, Montana?

The typical household in Muddy, Montana earns about $44,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muddy, Montana expensive?

In Muddy, Montana, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Muddy, Montana?

About 19.7% 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 29.1% 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 232 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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