South Browning, MT

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2022 Population

1,654

18.8% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

26.3

6.07% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

45.7%

7.06% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$26,101

57.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

499

16.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, South Browning, MT had a population of 1.65k people with a median age of 26.3 and a median household income of $26,101. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Browning, MT grew from 1,392 to 1,654, a 18.8% increase and its median household income grew from $16,603 to $26,101, a 57.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Browning, MT are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%), White (Hispanic) (1.63%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.39%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%).

None of the households in South Browning, 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.

100% of the residents in South Browning, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Browning, MT are Blackfeet Community College (64 degrees awarded in 2022).

Most people in South Browning, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Browning, MT was 1 car per household.

United States Montana Glacier County, MT Flathead, Glacier & Lincoln Counties--Kalispell City PUMA, MT

Population & Diversity

South Browning, MT is home to a population of 1.65k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2022, 0% of South Browning, MT residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2022, there were 39.3 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.53k people) in South Browning, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39 White (Non-Hispanic) and 27 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 100% of South Browning, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Browning, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Browning, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Browning, MT

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.53k ± 357
White (Non-Hispanic)
39 ± 44
White (Hispanic)
27 ± 49

3.02%

Hispanic Population

50 people

3.02% of the people in South Browning, MT are hispanic (50 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Browning, 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 Montana.

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 Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
27 ± 51
Vietnam
12 ± 25
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 16

South Browning, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Browning, MT employs 499 people. The largest industries in South Browning, MT are Retail Trade (162 people), Educational Services (128 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,482), Public Administration ($38,804), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,220).

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 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

499

2022 Value

± 162

16.3%

1 Year growth

± 41.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Browning, MT grew at a rate of 16.3%, from 429 employees to 499 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Browning, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (108 people), Sales & Related Occupations (106 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (67 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Browning, 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

499

2022 Value

± 162

16.3%

1 Year growth

± 41.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Browning, MT grew at a rate of 16.3%, from 429 employees to 499 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Browning, MT, are Retail Trade (162 people), Educational Services (128 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Browning, MT, though some of these residents may live in South Browning, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$23,938

Median earning men ± $12,707

$35,648

Median earning women ± $5,970

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,438) and Retail Trade ($15,076).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,491) and Retail Trade ($16,288).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Browning, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.53%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

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.

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in South Browning, MT awarded 64 degrees. The student population of South Browning, MT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 74 male students and 272 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Browning, MT are American Indian or Alaska Native (58 and 90.6%), followed by White (6 and 9.38%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in South Browning, MT by number of degrees awarded are Blackfeet Community College (64 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Browning, MT are Elementary Education & Teaching (8 and 12.5%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (7 and 10.9%), and Hydrology & Water Resources Science (7 and 10.9%).

The median tuition cost in South Browning, MT for private four year colleges is $2,880.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 346 students enrolled in South Browning, MT, 21.4% men and 78.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 323 records, of which 77.7% were women and 22.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
6 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
8 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
6 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Browning, MT was General Business Administration & Management with 6 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Blackfeet Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blackfeet Community College with 64 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 15 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Browning, MT, which is 0.306 times less than the 49 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 58 degrees mean that there were 9.67 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($730) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) 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

People in South Browning, MT have an average commute time of 12.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Browning, MT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in South Browning, 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.

$26,101

Median Household Income

± $24,554

561

Number of Households

± 157

In 2022, the median household income of the 561 households in South Browning, MT grew to $26,101 from the previous year's value of $16,603.

The following chart displays the households in South Browning, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Browning, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (92.2%)
Carpooled (5.61%)
Walked (2.2%)

In 2022, 92.2% of workers in South Browning, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.61%) and those who walked to work (2.2%).

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

12.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Browning, MT have a shorter commute time (12.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in South Browning, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Browning, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Browning, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Browning, MT have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

45.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Browning, MT (749 out of 1.64k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Browning, MT is Native American, followed by White and Black.

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

72.1% of the population of South Browning, MT has health coverage, with 2.84% on employee plans, 60.8% on Medicaid, 5.56% on Medicare, 2.9% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Glacier County, MT see 1510 patients per year on average, which represents a 20.8% increase from the previous year (1250 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2757 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 475 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,510 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Glacier County, MT

Primary care physicians in Glacier County, MT see an average of 1,510 patients per year. This represents a 20.8% increase from the previous year (1,250 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.7% under 18 years, 34% between 18 and 34 years, 23.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.89% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40.5% were men and 59.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

27.9%

Uninsured

2.84%

Employer Coverage

60.8%

Medicaid

5.56%

Medicare

2.9%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Browning, MT declined by 18.8% from 34.4% to 27.9%.

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

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