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Trout Creek

Montana · 277 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 $43,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,800. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
+6%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+32%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1311882453023592000201020202024Trout Creek
2024252
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,026
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,986
+19%since 2000
from $15,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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

Median home value
$193,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$879
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(19)
Diversity Score
7
+38%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
60.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−55.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trout Creek, Montana?

Trout Creek, Montana has about 277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trout Creek, Montana earns about $43,026 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 $193,800, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Trout Creek, Montana?

About 33.7% 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 10.7% 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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