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Valier

Montana · 537 residents (2025 est.) · 0.865 sq mi
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Valier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,021. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,400. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
+15%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
662 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+22%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:537 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4235025826617411990201020202024Valier
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,021
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,937
+122%since 2000
from $14,862 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+6%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.2%
+53.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(20)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other17.1%(98)
Diversity Score45.1%(258)
Diversity Score
45
+1316%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valier, Montana?

Valier, Montana has about 573 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valier, Montana?

The typical household in Valier, Montana earns about $53,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valier, Montana expensive?

In Valier, Montana, the median home is worth about $138,400, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Valier, Montana?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Valier, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valier, Montana?

About 14.1% of people in Valier, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valier, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Valier, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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