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Power

Montana · 177 residents · 1.499 sq mi
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Power has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,900. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
+4%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+26%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1511691882072252000201020202024Power
2024217
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,964
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,278
+89%since 2000
from $16,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+54%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(5)
Diversity Score9.4%(17)
Diversity Score
9
+529%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Power, Montana?

Power, Montana has about 177 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Power, Montana?

The typical household in Power, Montana earns about $41,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Power, Montana expensive?

In Power, Montana, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Power, Montana?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Power, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Power, Montana?

About 2.0% of people in Power, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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