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Sun River

Montana · 95 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 $48,250. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,500. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

95
−27%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
2000 – 2024
51 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
53.5
+38%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
27651031411792000201020202024Sun River
202472
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$22,922
+56%since 2000
from $14,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$182,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
55.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
44.2% rent
3.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(93)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(5)
5
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.6%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
78.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

70.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
29.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun River, Montana?

Sun River, Montana has about 95 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sun River, Montana earns about $48,250 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 $182,500.

How educated are people in Sun River, Montana?

About 47.6% 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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