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Nye

Montana · 85 residents · 0.35 sq mi
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With 85 people, Nye is a city in Montana. At a median age of 52.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Since 2023 the city has risen by half, up 29 people. Getting to work takes 8 minutes on average. That puts it in the top 7% of US cities for household income. That is roughly 43% ahead of the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

85
+52%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2020 – 2024
241 / sq mi
+52%since 2023
from 159 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.4
+1%since 2023
from 52.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.35 sq mi
Population, 20202024
284359759020202024Nye
202485
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.2%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 914.1%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(5)
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 4415.3%(13)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5421.2%(18)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6429.4%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.9%(5)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$103,542
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,958 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$35,847
−21%since 2023
from $45,245 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
15.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.356
+46%since 2023
from 0.244 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing45.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade24.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$500,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $625,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
74.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
25.7% rent
25.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.43 people
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.43 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.8
−16%since 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 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
German31.8%(27)
Scottish21.2%(18)
English17.6%(15)
Swedish9.4%(8)
American2.4%(2)
Section 05

Education

27.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.9 min
−1%since 2023
from 8.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
51.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
36.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
35.7%
US average: 74.6%
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
45.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
44.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
31.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
20.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married93.9%(31)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.1%(2)
Women 15+
Never married7.1%(2)
Married92.9%(26)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

20.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
61.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.9%
US average: 13.8%
5.9%
US average: 18.4%
5.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
15.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
15.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)31.6%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)42.1%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era26.3%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nye, Montana?

Nye, Montana has about 85 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nye, Montana?

The typical household in Nye, Montana earns about $103,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nye, Montana expensive?

In Nye, Montana, the median home is worth about $500,000.

How educated are people in Nye, Montana?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nye, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nye, Montana?

About 15.1% of people in Nye, 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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