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Simms

Montana · 334 residents · 7.611 sq mi
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Simms has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,292. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $237,500. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
−10%since 2000
from 373 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
+38%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2502983473954432000201020202024Simms
2024334
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,292
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,627
+271%since 2000
from $11,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+49%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,500
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+140%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−34%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.4%
+28.4 ptssince 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
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
Female
39.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−52.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% 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 Simms, Montana?

Simms, Montana has about 334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simms, Montana?

The typical household in Simms, Montana earns about $42,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simms, Montana expensive?

In Simms, Montana, the median home is worth about $237,500.

How educated are people in Simms, Montana?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Simms, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simms, Montana?

About 5.7% of people in Simms, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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