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Superior

Montana · 830 residents · 0.955 sq mi
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Superior has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,979. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,400. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
830
−7%since 2000
from 893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+29%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6057428801K1K1990201020202024Superior
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,979
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,636
+60%since 2000
from $14,154 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(730)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(24)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other8.2%(68)
Diversity Score27.8%(231)
Diversity Score
28
+286%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+113%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Superior, Montana?

Superior, Montana has about 830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Superior, Montana?

The typical household in Superior, Montana earns about $36,979 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Superior, Montana?

About 15.2% 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 14.6% of people in Superior, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Superior, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Superior, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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