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Musselshell

Montana · 36 residents · 2.551 sq mi
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Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. With a median age of 69.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 69.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
−40%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
14 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.0
+37%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
26425975922000201020202024Musselshell
202436
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,136
+243%since 2000
from $8,501 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+17%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+36.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
64.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 34.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
76.5%
+76.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Musselshell, Montana?

Musselshell, Montana has about 36 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Musselshell, Montana?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Musselshell, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Musselshell, Montana?

About 33.3% of people in Musselshell, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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