Big Sky, MT

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2021 Population

3,141

2.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

1.1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.49%

12.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$94,375

17.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$622,600

21.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Big Sky, MT had a population of 3.14k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $94,375. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Big Sky, MT grew from 3,054 to 3,141, a 2.85% increase and its median household income grew from $80,455 to $94,375, a 17.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Big Sky, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.8%), White (Hispanic) (9.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.891%), Other (Hispanic) (0.764%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.764%).

None of the households in Big Sky, 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.

92.5% of the residents in Big Sky, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Big Sky, MT was $622,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.7%.

Most people in Big Sky, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Big Sky, MT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Big Sky, MT is home to a population of 3.14k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.48% of Big Sky, MT residents were born outside of the country (235 people).

In 2021, there were 8.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.73k people) in Big Sky, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 308 White (Hispanic) and 28 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.5%

2021 Citizenship

90%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.5% of Big Sky, MT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Big Sky, MT was 90%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Big Sky, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.73k ± 457
White (Hispanic)
308 ± 222
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
28 ± 31.4

11.3%

Hispanic Population

356 people

11.3% of the people in Big Sky, MT are hispanic (356 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Big Sky, MT as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

7.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

235 people

10%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

306 people

As of 2021, 7.48% of Big Sky, MT residents (235 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 Big Sky, MT was 10%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Big Sky, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
41 ± 47
Gulf War (2001-)
37 ± 42
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 16

Big Sky, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Big Sky, MT employs 2.15k people. The largest industries in Big Sky, MT are Accommodation & Food Services (442 people), Retail Trade (277 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (269 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($88,715), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,221), and Transportation & Warehousing ($75,221).

Employment

Occupations

2.15k

2021 Value

± 375

−0.923%

1 Year decline

± 24.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Big Sky, MT declined at a rate of −0.923%, from 2.17k employees to 2.15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Big Sky, MT, are Management Occupations (426 people), Sales & Related Occupations (340 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (202 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Big Sky, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.15k

2021 Value

± 375

−0.923%

1 Year decline

± 24.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Big Sky, MT declined at a rate of −0.923%, from 2.17k employees to 2.15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Big Sky, MT, are Accommodation & Food Services (442 people), Retail Trade (277 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (269 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Big Sky, MT, though some of these residents may live in Big Sky, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,711

Median earning men ± $16,919

$35,508

Median earning women ± $8,065

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($101,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,625), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($78,869).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($120,221), Other Services Except Public Administration ($56,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

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

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.

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.

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

Washington
$4.3B
Idaho
$2.87B
Colorado
$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).

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 Big Sky, 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Big Sky, MT was $622,600 in 2021, which is 2.54 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $513,100 to $622,600, a 21.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Big Sky, MT is 68.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Big Sky, MT have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Big Sky, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$622,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$87,781

$819

Median Property Taxes

±$197

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 Big Sky, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.7%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.7% of the housing units in Big Sky, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 16

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Big Sky, 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.

$94,375

Median Household Income

± $44,758

1.19k

Number of Households

± 236

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.19k households in Big Sky, MT grew to $94,375 from the previous year's value of $80,455.

The following chart displays the households in Big Sky, 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 $125k - $150k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Big Sky, 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.

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 2021

Drove Alone (59.2%)
Worked At Home (22.1%)
Walked (8.39%)

In 2021, 59.2% of workers in Big Sky, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.1%) and those who walked to work (8.39%).

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

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Big Sky, MT have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.747% of the workforce in Big Sky, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Big Sky, MT (266 out of 3.13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Big Sky, MT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

94.1% of the population of Big Sky, MT has health coverage, with 59.3% on employee plans, 7.8% on Medicaid, 7.9% on Medicare, 18.4% on non-group plans, and 0.732% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gallatin County, MT see 1244 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year (1216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1479 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,244 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gallatin County, MT

Primary care physicians in Gallatin County, MT see an average of 1,244 patients per year. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 28.7% between 18 and 34 years, 44.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.07% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.86%

Uninsured

59.3%

Employer Coverage

7.8%

Medicaid

7.9%

Medicare

18.4%

Non-Group

0.732%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Big Sky, MT declined by 19.4% from 7.27% to 5.86%.

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