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St. Ignatius

Montana · 842 residents · 0.533 sq mi
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St. Ignatius has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
842
+7%since 2000
from 788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,580 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+5%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5096578069541K1990201020202024St. Ignatius
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,481
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,049
+87%since 2000
from $12,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(142)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(403)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other43%(362)
Diversity Score67.7%(570)
Diversity Score
68
+277%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Ignatius, Montana?

St. Ignatius, Montana has about 842 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Ignatius, Montana?

The typical household in St. Ignatius, Montana earns about $30,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Ignatius, Montana expensive?

In St. Ignatius, Montana, the median home is worth about $106,500, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in St. Ignatius, Montana?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Ignatius, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Ignatius, Montana?

About 21.3% of people in St. Ignatius, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Ignatius, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Ignatius, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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