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St. Marie

Montana · 489 residents · 22.898 sq mi
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St. Marie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,386. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 306 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $19,800. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
+167%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
+167%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−31%since 2000
from 59.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1392704015326632000201020202024St. Marie
2024306
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,386
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,192
+36%since 2000
from $16,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing25.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,800
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
+161%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−35%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(171)
Black2.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(433)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(17)
Asian1.2%(6)
Other20%(98)
Diversity Score44.8%(219)
Diversity Score
45
+443%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+203%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Marie, Montana?

St. Marie, Montana has about 489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Marie, Montana earns about $37,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Marie, Montana expensive?

In St. Marie, Montana, the median home is worth about $19,800, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in St. Marie, Montana?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in St. Marie, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 28.3% of people in St. Marie, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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