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Richey

Montana · 164 residents · 0.258 sq mi
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Richey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $78,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 211%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−13%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
636 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−4%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321641972292611990201020202024Richey
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,169
+140%since 2000
from $14,684 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+211%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+66%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(156)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score9%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+242%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richey, Montana?

Richey, Montana has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richey, Montana?

The typical household in Richey, Montana earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richey, Montana expensive?

In Richey, Montana, the median home is worth about $78,000.

How educated are people in Richey, Montana?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Richey, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richey, Montana?

About 3.6% of people in Richey, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richey, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Richey, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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