CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.04
Montana · Yellowstone County · 4,498 residents · 3.879 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20lowest low income in MT$46,179#71lowest short commute in MT14.6 min#79lowest low home value in MT$234,400#84highest rent in MT$1,214TRACT SHAPE · Yellowstone County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 17.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Households here earn about 40% less than the Yellowstone County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,498
+5%since 2020
from 4,282 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,160 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 1,104 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+3%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,179
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,139 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,576
+9%since 2020
from $32,503 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+6%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.2%
Information7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Other services4.9%
Public administration3.7%
Retail trade2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$234,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,214
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,133 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(3,756)
Black0.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(321)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other3.7%(157)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,737)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(283)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(473)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,657)
Diversity Score
37
+32%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.6 min
−17%since 2020
from 17.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
Female
56.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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 4,498 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 $46,179 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 $234,400, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.0% 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 11.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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