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Valier

Montana · 509 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Valier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,059. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $75,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
+2%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
588 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+11%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4235025826617411990201020202024Valier
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,059
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,967
+28%since 2000
from $14,862 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other24.6%(125)
Diversity Score45.2%(230)
Diversity Score
45
+1319%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valier, Montana?

Valier, Montana has about 509 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valier, Montana?

The typical household in Valier, Montana earns about $37,059 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Valier, Montana?

About 23.0% 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 1.6% of people in Valier, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valier, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Valier, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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