CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Montana · Meagher County · 2,007 residents · 2,391.868 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest old in MT58.3 yrs#10lowest low rent burden in MT4.8%#19lowest low density in MT#134 US0.84/sq mi#57highest commute in MT25.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Meagher County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 1 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $259,800. With a median age of 58.3, 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 58.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,007
+12%since 2020
from 1,795 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 1 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
58.3
+4%since 2020
from 56.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,932
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,815 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,958
+44%since 2020
from $26,392 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+1%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29%
Construction24.3%
Information9.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services5.2%
Public administration5.2%
Manufacturing4.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Retail trade2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$259,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $170,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $581 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
36.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−1%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,648)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(93)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other2.5%(45)
Diversity Score19.2%(345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,887)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(40)
Diversity Score14.3%(287)
Diversity Score
14
−26%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
+69%since 2020
from 15.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Female
48.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 2,007 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 $71,932 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 $259,800, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.0% 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 12.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Meagher CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024