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Terry

Montana · 562 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 $40,588. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,700. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
−8%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
−1%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3885146417688941990201020202024Terry
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,588
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,294 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,064
+79%since 2000
from $15,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(485)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(21)
Asian1.2%(7)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score13.9%(78)
Diversity Score
14
+323%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
−34%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terry, Montana?

Terry, Montana has about 562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terry, Montana?

The typical household in Terry, Montana earns about $40,588 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 $76,700.

How educated are people in Terry, Montana?

About 39.5% 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 18.2% 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 91 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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