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Trout Creek

Montana · 242 residents · 1.843 sq mi
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Trout Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,938. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% 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 $162,500. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
−7%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
131 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+33%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1311882453023592000201020202024Trout Creek
2024252
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,938
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,696
+11%since 2000
from $15,910 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$522
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+100%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.4%(6)
Diversity Score9%(22)
Diversity Score
9
+81%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−5%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trout Creek, Montana?

Trout Creek, Montana has about 242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trout Creek, Montana?

The typical household in Trout Creek, Montana earns about $24,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trout Creek, Montana expensive?

In Trout Creek, Montana, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Trout Creek, Montana?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Trout Creek, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trout Creek, Montana?

About 3.4% of people in Trout Creek, 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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