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Saddle Butte

Montana · 225 residents · 2.509 sq mi
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Saddle Butte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $439,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
+63%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
90 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+4%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
10701301902502000201020202024Saddle Butte
2024225
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,563
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,716
+84%since 2000
from $23,768 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+66.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.211
+31%since 2010
from 0.161 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$439,100
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.0
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(7)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+216%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
Female
43.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saddle Butte, Montana?

Saddle Butte, Montana has about 225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saddle Butte, Montana?

The typical household in Saddle Butte, Montana earns about $146,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saddle Butte, Montana expensive?

In Saddle Butte, Montana, the median home is worth about $439,100.

How educated are people in Saddle Butte, Montana?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Saddle Butte, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saddle Butte, Montana?

About 4.0% of people in Saddle Butte, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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