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Sun River

Montana · 72 residents · 1.861 sq mi
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Sun River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,589. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,600. With a median age of 71.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−45%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−45%since 2009
from 71 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
71.5
+84%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
27651031411792000201020202024Sun River
202472
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7466.7%(48)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.7%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over16.7%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,589
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,189
+92%since 2000
from $14,647 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.085
−79%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services63.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information36.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.9
+11%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sun River on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2009
from 46 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German62.5%(45)
Irish30.6%(22)
Italian12.5%(9)
American8.3%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
30.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.5%(5)
Married70%(28)
Widowed17.5%(7)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married87.5%(28)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.5%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun River, Montana?

Sun River, Montana has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun River, Montana?

The typical household in Sun River, Montana earns about $57,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun River, Montana expensive?

In Sun River, Montana, the median home is worth about $167,600.

How educated are people in Sun River, Montana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sun River, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun River, Montana?

About 0.0% of people in Sun River, 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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