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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stanford

Montana · 454 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 $22,679. Population has declined 14% since 1990. Median home value is $50,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

454
−14%since 1990
from 528 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,058 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,231 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.6
+19%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1952963984996001990201020202024Stanford
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,679
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,227 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,253
+51%since 1990
from $10,097 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
25.7% rent
2.2
+27%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(524)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(10)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score6.4%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(446)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
2
−74%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.9%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−48%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanford, Montana?

Stanford, Montana has about 454 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stanford, Montana?

The typical household in Stanford, Montana earns about $22,679 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 $50,900, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Stanford, Montana?

About 16.4% 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 13.8% of people in Stanford, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanford, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanford, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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