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Muddy

Montana · 646 residents · 28.625 sq mi
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Muddy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 22.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
646
+3%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.0
+11%since 2000
from 19.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3374806247679101990201020202024Muddy
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,145
+213%since 2000
from $4,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$553
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
40.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other87.3%(564)
Diversity Score12.1%(78)
Diversity Score
12
−79%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−6%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2013
from 38.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muddy, Montana?

Muddy, Montana has about 646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muddy, Montana?

The typical household in Muddy, Montana earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muddy, Montana expensive?

In Muddy, Montana, the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Muddy, Montana?

About 1.1% 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 40.9% 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 261 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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