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Pray

Montana · 790 residents · 28.625 sq mi
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Pray is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $477,100. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
790
+5%since 2019
from 749 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 26 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
−4%since 2019
from 57.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5166838511K1K201020202024Pray
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,109
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,972 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,670
+11%since 2019
from $36,797 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $421,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,184 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
21.0% rent
Afford Score
6.4
−1%since 2019
from 6.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(722)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(17)
Diversity Score8.8%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(723)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other2.5%(20)
Diversity Score12.8%(101)
Diversity Score
13
+47%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 98.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
−1%since 2019
from 42.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Female
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 36.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pray, Montana?

Pray, Montana has about 790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pray, Montana?

The typical household in Pray, Montana earns about $75,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pray, Montana expensive?

In Pray, Montana, the median home is worth about $477,100, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in Pray, Montana?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pray, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pray, Montana?

About 15.0% of people in Pray, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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