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Wolf Point

Montana · 2,517 residents · 0.883 sq mi
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Wolf Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,648. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,800. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,517
−5%since 2000
from 2,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,851 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−1%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,648
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,123
+41%since 2000
from $13,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(1,473)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(43)
Asian1%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(296)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(903)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(60)
Asian1.1%(27)
Other53.6%(1,349)
Diversity Score65.4%(1,645)
Diversity Score
65
+489%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−47.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolf Point, Montana?

Wolf Point, Montana has about 2,517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolf Point, Montana?

The typical household in Wolf Point, Montana earns about $44,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolf Point, Montana expensive?

In Wolf Point, Montana, the median home is worth about $102,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Wolf Point, Montana?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wolf Point, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolf Point, Montana?

About 33.3% of people in Wolf Point, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolf Point, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolf Point, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 363 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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