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Sunburst

Montana · 333 residents · 1.918 sq mi
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Sunburst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,523. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
−20%since 2000
from 415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2313013714405101990201020202024Sunburst
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,523
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,299
+92%since 2000
from $15,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+17%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(296)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(14)
Diversity Score18.7%(62)
Diversity Score
19
+894%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunburst, Montana?

Sunburst, Montana has about 333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunburst, Montana?

The typical household in Sunburst, Montana earns about $68,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunburst, Montana expensive?

In Sunburst, Montana, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Sunburst, Montana?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sunburst, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunburst, Montana?

About 5.4% of people in Sunburst, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunburst, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunburst, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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