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Somers

Montana · 1,280 residents · 2.95 sq mi
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Somers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,917. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 724 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $465,400. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 176%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,280
+130%since 2000
from 556 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
434 / sq mi
+130%since 2000
from 188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+63%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4026789541K2K2000201020202024Somers
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,917
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,353
+149%since 2000
from $13,786 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
−37%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$465,400
+176%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,131
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.9%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+171%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(27)
Diversity Score5.2%(66)
Diversity Score
5
−46%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+98%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.5%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% 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
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−64.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.8%
+43.7 ptssince 2012
from 2.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% 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 Somers, Montana?

Somers, Montana has about 1,280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somers, Montana?

The typical household in Somers, Montana earns about $56,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somers, Montana expensive?

In Somers, Montana, the median home is worth about $465,400, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.

How educated are people in Somers, Montana?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Somers, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somers, Montana?

About 8.0% of people in Somers, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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