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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Plentywood

Montana · 2,119 residents · 1.357 sq mi
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Plentywood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,666. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,500. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,119
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,562 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 44.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Plentywood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,666
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,037 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,069
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,609 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$289
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $291 in 2000
US average: $450
70.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
29.4% rent
2.2
+24%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,989)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(88)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.8%(16)
Diversity Score4.2%(88)
4
−3%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Plentywood, Montana?

Plentywood, Montana has about 2,119 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Plentywood, Montana?

The typical household in Plentywood, Montana earns about $20,666 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plentywood, Montana expensive?

In Plentywood, Montana, the median home is worth about $45,500, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Plentywood, Montana?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Plentywood, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plentywood, Montana?

About 12.1% of people in Plentywood, 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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