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Virginia City

Montana · 219 residents · 0.95 sq mi
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Virginia City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $231,500. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
+68%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.8
+21%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161491832172501990201020202024Virginia City
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,234
+172%since 2000
from $19,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(11)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.4%(5)
Diversity Score18.4%(40)
Diversity Score
18
+822%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−55%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 64.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia City, Montana?

Virginia City, Montana has about 219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virginia City, Montana earns about $52,083 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 $231,500, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia City, Montana?

About 28.7% 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 16.9% 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 69 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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