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Townsend

Montana · 1,878 residents · 1.531 sq mi
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Townsend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. 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 $132,400. With a median age of 45.7, 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 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,878
+1%since 2000
from 1,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,227 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+7%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Townsend
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,820 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,574
+21%since 2000
from $13,674 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+42%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,797)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(88)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,760)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(53)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score9.8%(184)
Diversity Score
10
+109%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Townsend, Montana?

Townsend, Montana has about 1,878 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Townsend, Montana?

The typical household in Townsend, Montana earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Townsend, Montana expensive?

In Townsend, Montana, the median home is worth about $132,400, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Townsend, Montana?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Townsend, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Townsend, Montana?

About 13.1% of people in Townsend, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Townsend, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Townsend, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 243 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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