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Sand Coulee

Montana · 134 residents · 2.69 sq mi
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With 134 people, Sand Coulee is a city in Montana. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. At a median age of 47.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. Median home value sits at $212,500.

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

134
−8%since 2023
from 146 in 2023
2010 – 2024
50 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 54 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.1
+2%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.69 sq mi
Population, 20102024
120162205248290201020202024Sand Coulee
2024134
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.2%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.7%(21)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.7%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(13)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.2%(7)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.7%(13)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.9%(32)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.7%(13)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
10.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$212,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $253,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.16 people
+5%since 2023
from 2.06 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
35.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(16)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(16)
Asian1.5%(2)
Other2.2%(3)
34
+25%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.7%(9)
Asian origin
Korean1.5%(2)
Ancestry
German28.4%(38)
English21.6%(29)
Irish19.4%(26)
American10.4%(14)
Finnish6%(8)
Swedish6%(8)
Scottish2.2%(3)
Italian1.5%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+13%since 2023
from 20.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
95.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
37.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
56.3%
US average: 74.6%
19.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
41.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.5%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
93.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(23)
Married52.2%(35)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.4%(9)
Women 15+
Never married16.1%(9)
Married64.3%(36)
Widowed10.7%(6)
Divorced8.9%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
59.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.4%
US average: 13.8%
38.1%
US average: 18.4%
23.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
6.7%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
81.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14.3%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era85.7%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 14 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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