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Three Forks

Montana · 1,869 residents · 1.439 sq mi
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Three Forks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $155,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,869
+8%since 2000
from 1,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,299 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+9%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Three Forks
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,262
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,423
+39%since 2000
from $15,362 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+68%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,672)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,800)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other1.5%(29)
Diversity Score10.4%(194)
Diversity Score
10
+175%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Three Forks, Montana?

Three Forks, Montana has about 1,869 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Three Forks, Montana?

The typical household in Three Forks, Montana earns about $37,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Three Forks, Montana expensive?

In Three Forks, Montana, the median home is worth about $155,300, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Three Forks, Montana?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Three Forks, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Three Forks, Montana?

About 8.3% of people in Three Forks, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Three Forks, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Three Forks, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 666 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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