CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Montana · Yellowstone County · 3,591 residents · 2.044 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest low education in MT11.6%#6lowest low income in MT$32,965#12lowest low broadband in MT73.7%#21highest rent burden in MT61.6%TRACT SHAPE · Yellowstone County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,965. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $174,000. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Yellowstone County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,591
+5%since 2020
from 3,435 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,757 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+28%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,965
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,458 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,785
−5%since 2020
from $25,051 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+12%since 2020
from 0.452 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
Retail trade10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Construction3.1%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$174,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $539 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
+26.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+54%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,393)
Black1.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino15%(516)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.1%(485)
Diversity Score59%(2,027)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(2,145)
Black1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(670)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.6%(739)
Diversity Score70.7%(2,540)
Diversity Score
71
+20%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.7 min
−23%since 2020
from 17.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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 3,591 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 $32,965 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 $174,000, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.6% 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 26.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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