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Terry

Montana · 605 residents · 0.781 sq mi
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Terry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,900. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
605
−1%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.0
+8%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3885146417688941990201020202024Terry
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,028
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,294 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,301
+41%since 2000
from $15,093 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.6%
−58.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(593)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(580)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other3.8%(23)
Diversity Score12.2%(74)
Diversity Score
12
+271%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.6 min
−41%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terry, Montana?

Terry, Montana has about 605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terry, Montana?

The typical household in Terry, Montana earns about $34,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terry, Montana expensive?

In Terry, Montana, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Terry, Montana?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Terry, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terry, Montana?

About 11.1% of people in Terry, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terry, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Terry, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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