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Stanford

Montana · 401 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 $32,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,400. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% 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
401
−12%since 2000
from 454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
935 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+11%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952963984996001990201020202024Stanford
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,250
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,860
+56%since 2000
from $15,253 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
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
$64,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$232
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(385)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score5.5%(22)
Diversity Score
5
+228%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
22.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanford, Montana?

Stanford, Montana has about 401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanford, Montana?

The typical household in Stanford, Montana earns about $32,250 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Stanford, Montana?

About 40.0% 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 5.6% 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 127 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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