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Ulm

Montana · 900 residents · 20.264 sq mi
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Ulm is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,708. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $369,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
900
+20%since 2000
from 750 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+13%since 2009
from 39 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4275616968309642000201020202024Ulm
2024900
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(40)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 917.8%(160)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.6%(23)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(49)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.3%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.8%(160)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.6%(59)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(100)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(117)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.8%(79)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(71)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,708
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,795 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,652
+206%since 2000
from $14,602 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+31%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,400
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
1.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ulm on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(731)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(817)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(58)
Diversity Score
21
+91%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(17)
Ancestry
German49.1%(442)
English12.3%(111)
Irish11.7%(105)
Norwegian7.6%(68)
French5.9%(53)
American4.3%(39)
Scottish2.8%(25)
Czech2.2%(20)
Dutch1.9%(17)
Finnish1.4%(13)
Italian1.3%(12)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(11)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.1%(10)
Swiss0.9%(8)
Swedish0.3%(3)
British0.2%(2)
Welsh0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+137%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.8%(63)
Married71.7%(228)
Widowed6%(19)
Divorced2.5%(8)
Women 15+
Never married11.4%(41)
Married69.6%(250)
Widowed11.7%(42)
Divorced7.2%(26)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ulm, Montana?

Ulm, Montana has about 900 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ulm, Montana?

The typical household in Ulm, Montana earns about $102,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ulm, Montana expensive?

In Ulm, Montana, the median home is worth about $369,400.

How educated are people in Ulm, Montana?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ulm, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ulm, Montana?

About 6.9% of people in Ulm, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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