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Turtle Lake

Montana · 55 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Population has fallen 72% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−72%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
92 / sq mi
−72%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+120%since 2000
from 21.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0891782673562000201020202024Turtle Lake
202455
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,015
+215%since 2000
from $9,838 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
+136%since 2010
from 0.115 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
65.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other89.1%(49)
Diversity Score24.3%(13)
Diversity Score
24
−52%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+39.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% 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
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−75.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−56.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
68.2%
+68.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.7%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Female
27.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
70.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+73.7 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−10.9 ptssince 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%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turtle Lake, Montana?

Turtle Lake, Montana has about 55 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Turtle Lake, Montana?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Turtle Lake, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turtle Lake, Montana?

About 10.9% of people in Turtle Lake, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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