Miles City, MT

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2021 Population
8,441
0.824% 1-year growth
US Senator
N/AJon Tester
Democratic Party
US Senator
N/ASteve Daines
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
41.9
0.48% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
14.2%
8.89% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$54,265
1.3% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$164,500
2.94% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
4,372
0.206% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Miles City, MT had a population of 8.44k people with a median age of 41.9 and a median household income of $54,265. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Miles City, MT grew from 8,372 to 8,441, a 0.824% increase and its median household income grew from $53,571 to $54,265, a 1.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Miles City, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%), White (Hispanic) (1.74%), Other (Hispanic) (1.46%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%).

None of the households in Miles City, 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.

99.4% of the residents in Miles City, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Miles City, MT are Miles Community College (126 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Miles City, MT was $164,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.5%.

Most people in Miles City, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Miles City, MT was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Miles City, MT is home to a population of 8.44k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.14% of Miles City, MT residents were born outside of the country (181 people).

In 2021, there were 33.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.62k people) in Miles City, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 229 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 147 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%
2021 Citizenship
99.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Miles City, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Miles City, MT was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Miles City, MT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    7.62k ± 119
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    229 ± 100
  3. White (Hispanic)
    147 ± 88
4.26%
Hispanic Population
360 people

In 2021, there were 33.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.62k people) in Miles City, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 229 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 147 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.26% of the people in Miles City, MT are hispanic (360 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    3,423 ± 1,434 people
  2. Mexico
    3,107 ± 1,367 people
  3. Germany
    1,917 ± 1,074 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,423 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 3,107 and Germany with 1,917.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.14%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
181 people
2.31%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
193 people

As of 2021, 2.14% of Miles City, MT residents (181 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Miles City, MT was 2.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    240 ± 93
  2. Vietnam
    188 ± 62
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    88 ± 54

Miles City, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Miles City, MT employs 4.37k people. The largest industries in Miles City, MT are Retail Trade (910 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (828 people), and Educational Services (461 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($66,250), Wholesale Trade ($60,221), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,500).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,951. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.37k
2021 Value
± 384
0.206%
1 Year growth
± 12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Miles City, MT grew at a rate of 0.206%, from 4.36k employees to 4.37k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Miles City, MT, are Sales & Related Occupations (586 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (444 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (361 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Miles City, MT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.37k
2021 Value
± 384
0.206%
1 Year growth
± 12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Miles City, MT grew at a rate of 0.206%, from 4.36k employees to 4.37k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Miles City, MT, are Retail Trade (910 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (828 people), and Educational Services (461 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Miles City, MT, though some of these residents may live in Miles City, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,105
Median earning men ± $4,994
$36,160
Median earning women ± $4,259

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($76,250), Information ($73,281), and Manufacturing ($63,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,188), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,555), and Public Administration ($44,063).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $7.07B
  2. $6.71B
  3. $4.29B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.07B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.71B) and Cereal grains ($4.29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B
2020 Value in Montana
$81.2B
Projected 2050 Value in Montana
60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $4.3B
  2. $2.87B
  3. $2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $4.3B, followed by Idaho with $2.87B and Colorado and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Jon Tester and Steve Daines 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.

US Senators from Montana

N/AJon Tester
Senator from Montana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
N/ASteve Daines
Senator from Montana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines 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 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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In 2021, universities in Miles City, MT awarded 126 degrees. The student population of Miles City, MT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 177 male students and 378 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Miles City, MT are White (108 and 85.7%), followed by Two or More Races (6 and 4.76%), American Indian or Alaska Native (4 and 3.17%), and Black or African American (3 and 2.38%).

The largest universities in Miles City, MT by number of degrees awarded are Miles Community College (126 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Miles City, MT are General Studies (44 and 34.9%), Registered Nursing (24 and 19%), and General Business Administration & Management (10 and 7.94%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 555 students enrolled in Miles City, MT, 31.9% men and 68.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 454 records, of which 70.9% were women and 29.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 41 degree-majors awarded
  2. 24 degree-majors awarded
  3. 10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Miles City, MT was General Studies with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Miles City, MT according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
126 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miles Community College with 126 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 54 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Miles City, MT, which is 0.75 times less than the 72 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 108 degrees mean that there were 18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 6 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.385% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (246k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Miles City, MT was $164,500 in 2021, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $159,800 to $164,500, a 2.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Miles City, MT is 60.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Miles City, MT have an average commute time of 10.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Miles City, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Miles City, MT is $54,265. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Miles City, MT was Census Tract 9619 with a value of $81,125, followed by Census Tract 9616 and Census Tract 9618, with respective values of $63,833 and $58,646.

Property

$164,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,929
$2,122
Median Property Taxes
±$224

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 Miles City, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Miles City, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

60.5%
Homeownership
2021
68.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 60.5% of the housing units in Miles City, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Miles City, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9619
  2. Census Tract 9616
  3. Census Tract 9618

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Miles City, MT was Census Tract 9619 with a value of $81,125, followed by Census Tract 9616 and Census Tract 9618, with respective values of $63,833 and $58,646.

The following map shows all of the places in Miles City, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$54,265
Median Household Income
± $8,552
3.51k
Number of Households
± 308

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.51k households in Miles City, MT grew to $54,265 from the previous year's value of $53,571.

The following chart displays the households in Miles City, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Miles City, MT is from Montana.
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in Montana
0.459
2020 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2021, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74%)
  2. Carpooled (14.5%)
  3. Walked (6.46%)

In 2021, 74% of workers in Miles City, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who walked to work (6.46%).

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.

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Commute Time

10.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Miles City, MT have a shorter commute time (10.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.849% of the workforce in Miles City, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Miles City, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Miles City, MT have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Miles City, MT (1.16k out of 8.13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Miles City, 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.

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93.5% of the population of Miles City, MT has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 4.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Custer County, MT see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.32% increase from the previous year (1159 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1613 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 275 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,267 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Custer County, MT

Primary care physicians in Custer County, MT see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 9.32% increase from the previous year (1,159 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

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

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

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Uninsured People

6.51%
Uninsured
40.7%
Employer Coverage
18.4%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
15.1%
Non-Group
4.49%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Miles City, MT grew by 5.01% from 6.2% to 6.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Miles City, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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