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Stanford

Montana · 528 residents · 0.429 sq mi
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Stanford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,227. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $35,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
528
+16%vs 2000
vs 454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,231 / sq mi
+16%vs 2000
vs 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 44.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952963984996001990201020202024Stanford
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,227
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,679 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,097
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,253 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$229
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(446)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(524)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(10)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score6.4%(34)
Diversity Score
6
+284%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.2%
−13.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+92%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanford, Montana?

Stanford, Montana has about 528 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Stanford, Montana?

The typical household in Stanford, Montana earns about $20,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanford, Montana expensive?

In Stanford, Montana, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $229 a month.

How educated are people in Stanford, Montana?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stanford, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanford, Montana?

About 16.7% of people in Stanford, 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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