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Sun River

Montana · 131 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 $25,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $69,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
131
−1%vs 2009
vs 132 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−1%vs 2009
vs 71 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
−20%vs 2009
vs 48.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
27651031411792000201020202024Sun River
202472
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,357
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $30,268 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,647
−18%vs 2009
vs $17,782 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.2%
+10.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $79,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−16.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 85.5% in 2009
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+4%vs 2009
vs 2.6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score45.9%(61)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2009
vs 46 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+9.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.2% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 94.8% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
US average: 17.6
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 Sun River, Montana?

Sun River, Montana has about 131 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sun River, Montana earns about $25,357 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 $69,300, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Sun River, Montana?

About 17.1% 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 10.2% of people in Sun River, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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