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Saco

Montana · 159 residents · 0.304 sq mi
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Saco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,236. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 9% 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 $49,300. With a median age of 57.3, 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 57.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
−29%since 2000
from 224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.3
+33%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1271672082482891990201020202024Saco
2024140
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,236
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,024
+52%since 2000
from $16,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+29%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(152)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(19)
Diversity Score27.3%(43)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.9%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saco, Montana?

Saco, Montana has about 159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saco, Montana?

The typical household in Saco, Montana earns about $44,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saco, Montana expensive?

In Saco, Montana, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Saco, Montana?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Saco, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saco, Montana?

About 30.1% of people in Saco, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saco, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Saco, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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