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Ovando

Montana · 49 residents · 9.013 sq mi
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Ovando has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,679. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. With a median age of 71.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−31%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.6
+61%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
39546984992000201020202024Ovando
202449
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,679
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,918
+153%since 2000
from $15,012 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−33%since 2010
from 0.530 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−83.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(7)
Diversity Score30.6%(15)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% 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
2.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% 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
36.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.5%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
57.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2012
from 40.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 67.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% 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 Ovando, Montana?

Ovando, Montana has about 49 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovando, Montana?

The typical household in Ovando, Montana earns about $52,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ovando, Montana?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ovando, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ovando, Montana?

About 6.1% of people in Ovando, 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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