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Rocky Boy West

Montana · 1,042 residents · 5.446 sq mi
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Rocky Boy West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,643. Population has grown 22% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,042
+22%since 2019
from 852 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+22%since 2019
from 156 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
22.8
−12%since 2019
from 25.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7308159009851K201020202024Rocky Boy West
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,643
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $19,934 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,457
+12%since 2019
from $10,206 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$298
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $267 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
20.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
79.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other87.6%(746)
Diversity Score27.8%(237)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.1%(991)
Diversity Score12.5%(131)
Diversity Score
13
−55%since 2019
from 28 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 16.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
51.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Boy West, Montana?

Rocky Boy West, Montana has about 1,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Boy West, Montana?

The typical household in Rocky Boy West, Montana earns about $29,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Boy West, Montana expensive?

In Rocky Boy West, Montana, the median home is worth about $48,800, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Boy West, Montana?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Boy West, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Boy West, Montana?

About 36.9% of people in Rocky Boy West, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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