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Swan Lake

Montana · 211 residents · 7.611 sq mi
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Swan Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,679. Population has declined 7% since 2023. Median home value is $576,400. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $576,400, the poverty rate sits 29% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−7%since 2023
from 226 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 30 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
+34%since 2023
from 43.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3788140192243201020202024Swan Lake
2024211
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,679
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,319
+5%since 2023
from $35,374 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+2%since 2023
from 0.388 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$576,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $492,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
7.0
+10%since 2023
from 6.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score4.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score4.7%(10)
Diversity Score
5
+7%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+3%since 2023
from 31.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Female
49.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan Lake, Montana?

Swan Lake, Montana has about 211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swan Lake, Montana?

The typical household in Swan Lake, Montana earns about $82,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swan Lake, Montana expensive?

In Swan Lake, Montana, the median home is worth about $576,400.

How educated are people in Swan Lake, Montana?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Swan Lake, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swan Lake, Montana?

About 16.1% of people in Swan Lake, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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