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Outlook

Montana · 83 residents (2025 est.) · 1.248 sq mi
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Outlook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−38%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+26%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:83 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4060801001201990201020202024Outlook
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,157
+138%since 2000
from $13,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−9%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.2
+168%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(3)
Diversity Score13.8%(7)
Diversity Score
14
+127%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+177%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% 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
5.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% 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 Outlook, Montana?

Outlook, Montana has about 51 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Outlook, Montana?

The typical household in Outlook, Montana earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Outlook, Montana expensive?

In Outlook, Montana, the median home is worth about $125,000.

How educated are people in Outlook, Montana?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Outlook, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Outlook, Montana?

About 9.8% of people in Outlook, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Outlook, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Outlook, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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

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