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Plentywood

Montana · 1,669 residents · 1.357 sq mi
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Plentywood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,182. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 392 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,900. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,669
−19%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,230 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+8%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,182
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,779
+168%since 2000
from $15,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,900
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,510)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(55)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other4.9%(82)
Diversity Score21.4%(357)
Diversity Score
21
+401%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plentywood, Montana?

Plentywood, Montana has about 1,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plentywood, Montana?

The typical household in Plentywood, Montana earns about $51,182 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 $145,900, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Plentywood, Montana?

About 21.8% 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 8.6% of people in Plentywood, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plentywood, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Plentywood, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 450 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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