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Wise River

Montana · 42 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Wise River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has declined 5% since 2021. Median home value is $225,000. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

42
−5%vs 2021
vs 44 in 2021
2020 – 2024
57 / sq mi
−5%vs 2021
vs 60 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
64.0
+14%vs 2021
vs 56.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
222834404620202024Wise River
202430
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,625
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$33,935
+3%vs 2021
vs $33,080 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+9.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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

$225,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $234,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
52.0%
−39.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.3% in 2021
48.0% rent
2.8
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(5)
12
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

85.7%
+14.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
50.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
64.3%
+11.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.2%
+7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.1% in 2021
58.8%
−7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.9% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wise River, Montana?

Wise River, Montana has about 42 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wise River, Montana?

The typical household in Wise River, Montana earns about $80,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wise River, Montana expensive?

In Wise River, Montana, the median home is worth about $225,000.

How educated are people in Wise River, Montana?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wise River, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wise River, Montana?

About 0.0% of people in Wise River, 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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