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Ryegate

Montana · 268 residents · 0.754 sq mi
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Ryegate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $46,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

268
−10%since 1990
from 299 in 1990
1990 – 2025
355 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 397 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.3
+33%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1561952342733121990201020202024Ryegate
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,955 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,016
+38%since 1990
from $8,682 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.8
+5%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
4
+50%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
−9.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 31.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ryegate, Montana?

Ryegate, Montana has about 268 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ryegate, Montana?

The typical household in Ryegate, Montana earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ryegate, Montana expensive?

In Ryegate, Montana, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Ryegate, Montana?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ryegate, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ryegate, Montana?

About 20.2% of people in Ryegate, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ryegate, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ryegate, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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