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Winston

Montana · 169 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 $47,770. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 96 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,600. With a median age of 51.3, 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 51.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
+132%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
+132%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+47%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971942913882000201020202024Winston
202481
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,770
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,618
+36%since 2000
from $18,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
2.9% rent
Afford Score
5.1
−26%since 2000
from 6.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(152)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other16%(27)
Diversity Score36.1%(61)
Diversity Score
36
+939%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+42.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+98%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2010
from 50.7% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.7%
−62.0 ptssince 2011
from 95.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
77.3%
+77.3 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.3%
+34.6 ptssince 2010
from 32.7% in 2010
Female
32.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2010
from 67.3% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston, Montana?

Winston, Montana has about 169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winston, Montana?

The typical household in Winston, Montana earns about $47,770 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 $244,600.

How educated are people in Winston, Montana?

About 41.7% 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 9.1% 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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