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Toston

Montana · 368 residents · 2.599 sq mi
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Toston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,206. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 263 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $371,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 274%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
+250%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
+404%since 2009
from 28 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+1%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
441322213093982000201020202024Toston
2024368
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1416%(59)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1916%(59)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4447.3%(174)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(42)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(34)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,206
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,656
+56%since 2000
from $11,945 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−42.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.185
−54%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$371,800
+274%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.9
−56%since 2009
from 13.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Toston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French48.9%(180)
Swedish12.5%(46)
Norwegian6%(22)
German5.4%(20)
Scottish4.9%(18)
English4.3%(16)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.3%
+40.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−64.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−55.4 ptssince 2013
from 67.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+85.0 ptssince 2017
from 15.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.7%(59)
Married69.3%(133)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(117)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toston, Montana?

Toston, Montana has about 368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toston, Montana?

The typical household in Toston, Montana earns about $63,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toston, Montana expensive?

In Toston, Montana, the median home is worth about $371,800.

How educated are people in Toston, Montana?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Toston, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Toston, Montana?

About 0.0% of people in Toston, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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