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Yaak

Montana · 338 residents · 27.846 sq mi
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Yaak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $196,700. With a median age of 59.2, 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 59.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338
+13%since 2019
from 300 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
+13%since 2019
from 11 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
+1%since 2019
from 58.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
176220265309353201020202024Yaak
2024293
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,151
−11%since 2019
from $32,667 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$196,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $265,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
5.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−23%since 2019
from 5.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other10.4%(35)
Diversity Score27.2%(92)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−32%since 2019
from 18.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Female
52.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yaak, Montana?

Yaak, Montana has about 338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yaak, Montana?

The typical household in Yaak, Montana earns about $47,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yaak, Montana expensive?

In Yaak, Montana, the median home is worth about $196,700.

How educated are people in Yaak, Montana?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Yaak, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yaak, Montana?

About 28.1% of people in Yaak, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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