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Virginia City

Montana · 190 residents · 0.95 sq mi
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Virginia City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,100. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
+46%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.3
+8%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161491832172501990201020202024Virginia City
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,492
+28%since 2000
from $19,182 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−17%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other10.6%(20)
Diversity Score27.3%(52)
Diversity Score
27
+1265%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−47%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
35.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia City, Montana?

Virginia City, Montana has about 190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virginia City, Montana?

The typical household in Virginia City, Montana earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia City, Montana expensive?

In Virginia City, Montana, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia City, Montana?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia City, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia City, Montana?

About 27.3% of people in Virginia City, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virginia City, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Virginia City, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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