Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT

Census Place

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2023 Population

34,929

0.84% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ASteve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.2

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

16.1%

2.29% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$57,633

1.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$225,100

14.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,705

2.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT had a population of 34.9k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $57,633. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT grew from 34,638 to 34,929, a 0.84% increase and its median household income grew from $56,522 to $57,633, a 1.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.14%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.03%), White (Hispanic) (1.64%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%).

None of the households in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT are Montana Technological University (381 degrees awarded in 2022), Highlands College of Montana Tech (139 degrees), and Butte Academy of Beauty Culture (17 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT was $225,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT is home to a population of 34.9k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.45% of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT residents were born outside of the country (506 people).

In 2023, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.1k people) in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 710 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.1k ± 251
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.45k ± 306
Two+ (Hispanic)
710 ± 226

4.68%

Hispanic Population

1.63k people

4.68% of the people in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT are hispanic (1.63k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

1.45%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

506 people

1.49%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

516 people

As of 2023, 1.45% of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT residents (506 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT was 1.49%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
868 ± 188
Gulf War (2001-)
743 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
368 ± 131

Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT employs 15.7k people. The largest industries in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,601 people), Retail Trade (1,794 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,410 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,302), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,100), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,853).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.7k

2023 Value

± 936

−2.69%

1 Year decline

± 8.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT declined at a rate of −2.69%, from 16.1k employees to 15.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,121 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,764 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,290 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.7k

2023 Value

± 936

−2.69%

1 Year decline

± 8.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT declined at a rate of −2.69%, from 16.1k employees to 15.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,601 people), Retail Trade (1,794 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,410 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT, though some of these residents may live in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,081

Median earning men ± $3,483

$33,603

Median earning women ± $2,529

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,955), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,300), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,455).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,773), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,000), and Public Administration ($43,618).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

N/ASteve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

N/ATim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT awarded 537 degrees. The student population of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,359 male students and 958 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT are White (429 and 84.3%), followed by Unknown (37 and 7.27%), American Indian or Alaska Native (18 and 3.54%), and Hispanic or Latino (12 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT by number of degrees awarded are Montana Technological University (381 and 70.9%), Highlands College of Montana Tech (139 and 25.9%), and Butte Academy of Beauty Culture (17 and 3.17%).

The most popular majors in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT are Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (63 and 11.7%), Other Electrical Maintenance & Repair Technology (60 and 11.2%), and Mechanical Engineering (42 and 7.82%).

The median tuition cost in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT for a public four year colleges is $5,878 for in-state students and $21,414 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,317 (58.7% men and 41.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,317 students enrolled in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT, 58.7% men and 41.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,896 records, of which 42.2% were women and 57.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
42 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
Other Management Information Systems & Services
31 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT was Mechanical Engineering with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Montana Technological University
381 degrees awarded
Highlands College of Montana Tech
139 degrees awarded
Butte Academy of Beauty Culture
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montana Technological University with 381 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 349 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT, which is 1.86 times more than the 188 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 429 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 37 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,878) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,649) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT was $225,100 in 2023, which is 0.742 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $197,200 to $225,100, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT is 70.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT have an average commute time of 16.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$225,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,153

$10,580

Median Property Taxes

±$728

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.3% of the housing units in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,633

Median Household Income

± $3,984

15k

Number of Households

± 952

In 2023, the median household income of the 15k households in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT grew to $57,633 from the previous year's value of $56,522.

The following chart displays the households in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT is from Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT.

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In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (7.2%)

In 2023, 77.2% of workers in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (7.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT have a shorter commute time (16.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.03% of the workforce in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT (5.46k out of 33.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 2.99% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Silver Bow County, MT see 1407 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.31% decrease from the previous year (1518 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1073 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 168 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,407 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Silver Bow County, MT

Primary care physicians in Silver Bow County, MT see an average of 1,407 patients per year. This represents a 7.31% decrease from the previous year (1,518 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Silver Bow County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.61%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

2.99%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT declined by 6.78% from 7.09% to 6.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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