CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Montana · Dawson County · 1,602 residents · 2,304.661 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10lowest low density in MT#96 US0.70/sq mi#37lowest low rent burden in MT11.2%#51lowest low poverty in MT5.2%#57lowest low home value in MT$211,700TRACT SHAPE · Dawson County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 1 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,829. Population has grown 22% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $211,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,602
+22%since 2020
from 1,313 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 1 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+5%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,829
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,039 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,647
+9%since 2020
from $30,814 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+1%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.8%
Construction23.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
Finance & insurance8%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
Information7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.9%
Retail trade2.1%
Education & health services1.2%
Manufacturing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$211,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $543 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+65%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.7%(48)
Diversity Score13.8%(182)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,470)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other6.6%(106)
Diversity Score19.2%(307)
Diversity Score
19
+39%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.8 min
+12%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Female
47.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 1,602 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 $71,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $211,700, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.7% 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 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Dawson CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024