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South Hills

Montana · 517 residents · 5.873 sq mi
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South Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,063. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2011. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $463,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 103% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
+66%vs 2011
vs 311 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
+66%vs 2011
vs 53 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−20%vs 2011
vs 50.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
272389506622739201020202024South Hills
2024620
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,063
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $93,438 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,456
+16%vs 2011
vs $40,106 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.300 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$463,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $469,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−20.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.7% in 2011
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.2
+4%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(20)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(17)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(47)
Diversity Score
9
−47%vs 2011
vs 17 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 12.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
Female
50.9%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hills, Montana?

South Hills, Montana has about 517 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Hills, Montana?

The typical household in South Hills, Montana earns about $89,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hills, Montana expensive?

In South Hills, Montana, the median home is worth about $463,500.

How educated are people in South Hills, Montana?

About 66.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Hills, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Hills, Montana?

About 2.7% of people in South Hills, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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