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Rudyard

Montana · 258 residents · 0.916 sq mi
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Rudyard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,313. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $51,400. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−6%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 300 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+14%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1011752503243982000201020202024Rudyard
2024312
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,313
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,892
+59%since 2000
from $16,889 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(239)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score10.6%(27)
Diversity Score
11
+1044%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rudyard, Montana?

Rudyard, Montana has about 258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rudyard, Montana?

The typical household in Rudyard, Montana earns about $40,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rudyard, Montana expensive?

In Rudyard, Montana, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Rudyard, Montana?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rudyard, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rudyard, Montana?

About 4.8% of people in Rudyard, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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