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Seeley Lake

Montana · 1,682 residents · 12.259 sq mi
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Seeley Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,768. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,300. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,682
+17%since 2000
from 1,436 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
137 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.4
+32%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8191K1K2K2K2000201020202024Seeley Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,768
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,101 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,505
+51%since 2000
from $18,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+73%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,380)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,527)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(55)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.1%(18)
Diversity Score11.9%(201)
Diversity Score
12
+173%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−8%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seeley Lake, Montana?

Seeley Lake, Montana has about 1,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seeley Lake, Montana?

The typical household in Seeley Lake, Montana earns about $42,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seeley Lake, Montana expensive?

In Seeley Lake, Montana, the median home is worth about $222,300, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Seeley Lake, Montana?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Seeley Lake, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seeley Lake, Montana?

About 3.4% of people in Seeley Lake, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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