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Superior

Montana · 935 residents (2025 est.) · 0.955 sq mi
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Superior has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $310,000. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
896
Unchangedsince 2000
from 893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.6
+46%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:935 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6057428801K1K1990201020202024Superior
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,959
+83%since 2000
from $14,154 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−8%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,000
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+155%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(822)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(817)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other7.6%(68)
Diversity Score20.3%(182)
Diversity Score
20
+182%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+116%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% 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
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 53.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Superior, Montana?

Superior, Montana has about 896 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Superior, Montana?

The typical household in Superior, Montana earns about $45,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Superior, Montana expensive?

In Superior, Montana, the median home is worth about $310,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Superior, Montana?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Superior, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Superior, Montana?

About 15.5% of people in Superior, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Superior, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Superior, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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