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Sand Coulee

Montana · 134 residents · 2.687 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $212,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
−8%since 2023
from 146 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 54 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+2%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
120162205248290201020202024Sand Coulee
2024134
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,254
−15%since 2023
from $39,206 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+11%since 2023
from 0.431 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$212,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $253,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(16)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(16)
Asian1.5%(2)
Other2.2%(3)
Diversity Score34.2%(46)
Diversity Score
34
+25%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+13%since 2023
from 20.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Female
41.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand Coulee, Montana?

Sand Coulee, Montana has about 134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sand Coulee, Montana expensive?

In Sand Coulee, Montana, the median home is worth about $212,500.

How educated are people in Sand Coulee, Montana?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sand Coulee, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sand Coulee, Montana?

About 10.4% of people in Sand Coulee, 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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