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The Silos

Montana · 579 residents · 5.13 sq mi
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The Silos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,521. Population has grown 22% since 2023. Median home value is $367,300. With a median age of 64.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
+22%since 2023
from 474 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 92 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.6
−10%since 2023
from 71.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
387470553636719201020202024The Silos
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,521
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,245 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,336
+1%since 2023
from $37,104 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.349 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $390,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
6.1
−16%since 2023
from 7.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(432)
Black5.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(17)
Diversity Score20.7%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(497)
Black2.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.6%(67)
Diversity Score31.1%(180)
Diversity Score
31
+51%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.3 min
+65%since 2023
from 29.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
44.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Female
49.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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 The Silos, Montana?

The Silos, Montana has about 579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Silos, Montana?

The typical household in The Silos, Montana earns about $60,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Silos, Montana expensive?

In The Silos, Montana, the median home is worth about $367,300.

How educated are people in The Silos, Montana?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in The Silos, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Silos, Montana?

About 19.5% of people in The Silos, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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