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Riverbend

Montana · 455 residents · 3.942 sq mi
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Riverbend has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,000. With a median age of 54.8, 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 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
+3%since 2000
from 442 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
115 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+25%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1973054135206282000201020202024Riverbend
2024592
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,208
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,445
+167%since 2000
from $13,672 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food15.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+19%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(398)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(19)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(34)
Diversity Score
7
+75%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
40.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
35.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverbend, Montana?

Riverbend, Montana has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverbend, Montana?

The typical household in Riverbend, Montana earns about $55,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverbend, Montana expensive?

In Riverbend, Montana, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Riverbend, Montana?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Riverbend, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverbend, Montana?

About 24.0% of people in Riverbend, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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