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The Silos

Montana · 506 residents · 5.13 sq mi
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The Silos has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,614. Population has grown 21% since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $168,800. With a median age of 49.4, 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 49.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
506
+21%vs 2011
vs 417 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+21%vs 2011
vs 81 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+31%vs 2011
vs 37.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
387470553636719201020202024The Silos
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,614
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,958 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,640
+25%vs 2011
vs $18,136 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.391 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $164,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.7% in 2011
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(407)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(10)
Diversity Score5.9%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(476)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(19)
Diversity Score20.6%(104)
Diversity Score
21
+252%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+12%vs 2011
vs 23.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
7.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
Female
52.4%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Silos, Montana?

The Silos, Montana has about 506 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Silos, Montana earns about $45,614 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 $168,800.

How educated are people in The Silos, Montana?

About 5.1% 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 8.6% of people in The Silos, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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