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Winston

Montana · 81 residents · 5.218 sq mi
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Winston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $326,400. With a median age of 74.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 74.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81
+11%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
16 / sq mi
from 0 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
74.3
+114%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971942913882000201020202024Winston
202481
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 74100%(81)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,159
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,609
+163%since 2000
from $18,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.159
+86%since 2011
from 0.085 in 2011
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
+38.2 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−82.7 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.6
+65%since 2011
from 3.4 in 2011
2011 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2011
from 62 in 2011
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian67.9%(55)
Swedish67.9%(55)
German17.3%(14)
Austrian14.8%(12)
Scottish14.8%(12)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest German population · Largest Austrian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+42.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+49.3 ptssince 2010
from 50.7% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−49.3 ptssince 2010
from 49.3% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
14.8%
−80.9 ptssince 2011
from 95.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.7%
+50.1 ptssince 2010
from 32.7% in 2010
Female
17.3%
−50.1 ptssince 2010
from 67.3% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
67.9%
+67.9 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+42.7 ptssince 2017
from 57.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(67)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed100%(14)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston, Montana?

Winston, Montana has about 81 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winston, Montana?

The typical household in Winston, Montana earns about $58,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winston, Montana expensive?

In Winston, Montana, the median home is worth about $326,400.

How educated are people in Winston, Montana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Winston, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winston, Montana?

About 17.3% of people in Winston, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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