CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.02
Montana · Flathead County · 2,156 residents · 104.093 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22highest rent burden in MT61.2%#27highest home value in MT$649,800#59highest WFH in MT19.3%#62highest household income in MT$86,313TRACT SHAPE · Flathead County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 17.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $649,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,156
+13%since 2020
from 1,910 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 18 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
−3%since 2020
from 45.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,313
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,353 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,093
+20%since 2020
from $30,199 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−15%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.2%
Information14.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Retail trade7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
Construction4.1%
Other services2.6%
Public administration1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$649,800
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $296,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $646 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+46%since 2020
from 5.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,657)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(71)
Asian1.7%(33)
Other7.8%(149)
Diversity Score30%(572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,985)
Black2.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(82)
Diversity Score18.7%(404)
Diversity Score
19
−37%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
−13%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
0.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Female
45.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−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 2,156 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 $86,313 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 $649,800, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 12.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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