CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12.02
Montana · Cascade County · 2,488 residents · 6.448 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest broadband in MT99.2%#3lowest young in MT#1127 US22.4 yrs#26highest foreign-born in MT4.9%#51lowest low income in MT$52,604TRACT SHAPE · Cascade County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 12.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,488
+12%since 2020
from 2,218 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
386 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 344 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,604
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,504 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,872
+4%since 2020
from $23,863 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+34%since 2020
from 0.280 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,205
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $948 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,516)
Black8.6%(191)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(396)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other4.6%(103)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,362)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(1,324)
Black12.5%(311)
Hispanic / Latino21%(522)
Asian2.3%(57)
Other11%(274)
Diversity Score80.6%(2,004)
Diversity Score
81
+31%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.5 min
+9%since 2020
from 14.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
Female
39.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $52,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Cascade CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024