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Valier

Montana · 530 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 $33,984. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,600. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
530
+6%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+21%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4235025826617411990201020202024Valier
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,984
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,613
+93%since 2000
from $14,862 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+79%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other14.8%(79)
Diversity Score38.3%(203)
Diversity Score
38
+1102%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valier, Montana?

Valier, Montana has about 530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valier, Montana?

The typical household in Valier, Montana earns about $33,984 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 $113,600, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Valier, Montana?

About 21.1% 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 25.3% 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 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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