CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Montana · Gallatin County · 3,034 residents · 2.34 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28lowest short commute in MT#905 US12.5 min#34highest foreign-born in MT4.5%#35highest high poverty in MT22.0%#52highest per-capita income in MT$50,559TRACT SHAPE · Gallatin County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 6 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,823. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Gallatin County median. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,034
+15%since 2020
from 2,632 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,297 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 1,125 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2020
from 35.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,823
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,273 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,559
+81%since 2020
from $27,906 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.588
+16%since 2020
from 0.507 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Other services4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
Public administration4.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$417,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,027
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $755 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(2,043)
Black1.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(191)
Asian4.3%(114)
Other9.6%(252)
Diversity Score47.6%(1,254)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(281)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other10.1%(306)
Diversity Score42.3%(1,282)
Diversity Score
42
−11%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.5 min
+2%since 2020
from 12.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 3,034 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 $56,823 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 $417,900, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.5% 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 22.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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