CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.01
Montana · Flathead County · 5,209 residents · 148.336 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest rent burden in MT60.9%#24highest WFH in MT25.0%#37highest home value in MT$603,300#46highest commute in MT26.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Flathead County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 17.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $603,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,209
+11%since 2020
from 4,688 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 32 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+3%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,741 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,226
+31%since 2020
from $29,996 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+6%since 2020
from 0.441 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
Wholesale trade13%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
Construction5.9%
Other services5%
Public administration4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
Education & health services0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$603,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $349,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,259
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $956 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+35%since 2020
from 6.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(4,419)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other4.1%(194)
Diversity Score13.7%(642)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(4,696)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(266)
Asian1.3%(70)
Other3.1%(160)
Diversity Score22.9%(1,195)
Diversity Score
23
+67%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.4 min
+6%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 5,209 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 $73,900 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 $603,300, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.6% 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 12.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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