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Winston

Montana · 81 residents · 5.22 sq mi
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Winston is a city of 81 people in Montana. At a median age of 74.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. Density works out to 16 people per square mile.

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

81
+11%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
2000 – 2024
16 / sq mi
from 0 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
74.3
+114%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.22 sq mi
Population, 20002024
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

$58,159
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$326,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
38.2%
+38.2 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 10.0%
17.3%
−82.7 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
5.6
+65%since 2011
from 3.4 in 2011
2011 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+49.3 ptssince 2010
from 50.7% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−49.3 ptssince 2010
from 49.3% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
14.8%
−80.9 ptssince 2011
from 95.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

82.7%
+50.1 ptssince 2010
from 32.7% in 2010
17.3%
−50.1 ptssince 2010
from 67.3% in 2010
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
67.9%
+67.9 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+42.7 ptssince 2017
from 57.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
82.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
14.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
85.2%
+53.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
14.8%
−44.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
85.2%
+53.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(55)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 55 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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