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Toston

Montana · 100 residents · 2.599 sq mi
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Toston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,538. Population has declined 5% since 2000. The poverty rate of 63.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 80% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
−5%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+7%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
441322213093982000201020202024Toston
2024368
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,538
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,931
+17%since 2000
from $11,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
63.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information56.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction43.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
4.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(3)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
56.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
63.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
36.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 67.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toston, Montana?

Toston, Montana has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toston, Montana?

The typical household in Toston, Montana earns about $11,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Toston, Montana?

About 27.8% 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 63.9% of people in Toston, 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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