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Swan Lake

Montana · 113 residents · 7.611 sq mi
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Swan Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2011. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $571,400. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
+51%vs 2011
vs 75 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
+51%vs 2011
vs 10 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.3
+27%vs 2011
vs 41.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3788140192243201020202024Swan Lake
2024211
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,563
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,018 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,378
−4%vs 2011
vs $11,904 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+31%vs 2011
vs 0.275 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $450,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−54.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.9% in 2011
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
69.2%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
64.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
24.2
+29%vs 2011
vs 18.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(5)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+17.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
+29%vs 2011
vs 34.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−18.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
30.3%
+21.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Female
50.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan Lake, Montana?

Swan Lake, Montana has about 113 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swan Lake, Montana earns about $23,563 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 $571,400.

How educated are people in Swan Lake, Montana?

About 39.2% 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 0.0% of people in Swan Lake, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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