Colstrip, MT

Census Place

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2019 Population

2,448

0.0818% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Representative

Matt Rosendale

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

42.1

14.1% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

5.35%

8.77% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$86,797

0.448% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$119,000

0.507% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1,207

6.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Colstrip, MT had a population of 2.45k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $86,797. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Colstrip, MT grew from 2,446 to 2,448, a 0.0818% increase and its median household income declined from $87,188 to $86,797, a −0.448% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colstrip, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (69%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (12.5%), White (Hispanic) (7.23%), Other (Hispanic) (6.09%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%). 0% of the households in Colstrip, MT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.9% of the residents in Colstrip, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Colstrip, MT was $119,000, and the homeownership rate was 83.3%. Most people in Colstrip, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Colstrip, MT was 3 cars per household.

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Diversity

Colstrip, MT is home to a population of 2.45k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.04% of Colstrip, MT residents were born outside of the country (99 people).

In 2019, there were 5.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.69k people) in Colstrip, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 306 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 177 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colstrip, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 219
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
306 ± 218
White (Hispanic)
177 ± 198

14.9%

Hispanic Population

365 people

14.9% of the people in Colstrip, MT are hispanic (365 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.04%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

99 people

2.37%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

58 people

As of 2019, 4.04% of Colstrip, MT residents (99 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Colstrip, MT was 2.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 6.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 21.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Colstrip, MT was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 61. But people in Colstrip, MT are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Colstrip, MT residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,205 ± 1,589 people
Mexico
2,625 ± 1,256 people
Philippines
2,065 ± 1,115 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,205 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,625 and Philippines with 2,065.

Citizenship

97.9%

2019 Citizenship

99.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.9% of Colstrip, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Colstrip, MT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
55 ± 39
Gulf War (2001-)
34 ± 30
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 14

Colstrip, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Montana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Montana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Montana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Colstrip, MT is $86,797. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Colstrip, MT was Census Tract 3 with a value of $86,797, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,840. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Colstrip, MT employs 1.21k people. The largest industries in Colstrip, MT are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (327 people), Educational Services (241 people), and Utilities (194 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,732), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,679), and Utilities ($81,250).

Wages

Median Household Income

$86,797

2019 value

± $9,715

−0.448%

1 Year Growth

± 14.1%

Households in Colstrip, MT have a median annual income of $86,797, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $87,188 in 2018, which represents a −0.448% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Colstrip, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

$59,856

Average Male Salary in Montana

± $3,151

$42,840

Average Female Salary in Montana

± $2,321

In 2019, full-time male employees in Montana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Montana

White
$45,469 ± $1,886
Other
$43,406 ± $25,882
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$41,038 ± $47,698

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Montana workers was White. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Montana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Montana

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2019, the income inequality in Montana was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3
N/A
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Colstrip, MT was Census Tract 3 with a value of $86,797, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colstrip, MT (131 out of 2.45k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 16 - 17 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Native American
87 ± 74
White
44 ± 63
Black
0 ± 51

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.21k

2019 Value

± 230

6.81%

1 Year growth

± 24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Colstrip, MT grew at a rate of 6.81%, from 1.13k employees to 1.21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colstrip, MT, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (323 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (124 people), and Production Occupations (111 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colstrip, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Colstrip, MT, by number of employees, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (323 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (124 people), and Production Occupations (111 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Colstrip, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Construction & Extraction Occupations (5.3 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (4.34 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.92 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Colstrip, MT, by median earnings, are Production Occupations ($95,250), Production, Transportation, & Material Moving Occupations ($92,250), and Material Moving Occupations ($85,982).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.21k

2019 Value

± 230

6.81%

1 Year growth

± 24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Colstrip, MT grew at a rate of 6.81%, from 1.13k employees to 1.21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colstrip, MT, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (327 people), Educational Services (241 people), and Utilities (194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colstrip, MT, though some of these residents may live in Colstrip, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Colstrip, MT, by number of employees, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (327 people), Educational Services (241 people), and Utilities (194 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Colstrip, MT has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (54.9 times higher than expected), Utilities (20 times), and Educational Services (2.15 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Colstrip, MT, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,732), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,679), and Utilities ($81,250).

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

Crude petroleum
$12.5B
Gasoline
$6.36B
Fuel oils
$6.21B

In 2018, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $12.5B, followed by Gasoline ($6.36B) and Fuel oils ($6.21B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$58.6B

2018 Value in Montana

$93.8B

Projected 2045 Value in Montana

59.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Montana trade was $58.6B. This is expected to increase 59.9% to $93.8B by 2045.

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

Colorado
$4.03B
Wyoming
$3.67B
Idaho
$3.48B

In 2018, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $4.03B, followed by Wyoming with $3.67B and Idaho and $3.48B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Rosebud County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 65.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.6%), followed by Other (6.17%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Colstrip, MT. Showing the available data for Rosebud County, MT.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (6.17%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 65.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.6%), followed by Other (6.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Montana.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Rosebud County, MT

65.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petroleum County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Montana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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 Representatives from Colstrip, MT

Matt Rosendale

Montana at-large Representative

Republican Party

Colstrip, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale (Republican Party).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Colstrip, MT was $119,000 in 2019, which is 0.495 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $118,400 to $119,000, a 0.507% increase. The homeownership rate in Colstrip, MT is 83.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Colstrip, MT have an average commute time of 11.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colstrip, MT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$119,000

2019 Median

± $36,202

$118,400

2018 Median

± $32,376

In 2019, the median property value in Colstrip, MT grew to to $119,000 from the previous year's value of $118,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Colstrip, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Colstrip, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the $250k - $300k range.

Household Income

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

$86,797

Median Household Income

± $9,715

842

Number of Households

± 166

In 2019, the median household income of the 842 households in Colstrip, MT declined from $86,797 from the previous year's value of $87,188.

The following chart displays the households in Colstrip, 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Colstrip, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Colstrip, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

83.3%

2019 Homeownership

89.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 83.3% of the housing units in Colstrip, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 89.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Colstrip, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

11.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colstrip, MT have a shorter commute time (11.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Colstrip, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (92.3%)
Carpooled (4.01%)
Bicycle (2.26%)

In 2019, 92.3% of workers in Colstrip, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.01%) and those who used a bicycle to get to work (2.26%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Colstrip, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Colstrip, MT have 3 cars, followed by false.

Health

97% of the population of Colstrip, MT has health coverage, with 78.4% on employee plans, 3.64% on Medicaid, 4.66% on Medicare, 9.31% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Montana was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Primary care physicians in Rosebud County, MT see 1510 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.4% decrease from the previous year (1850 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1787 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Roosevelt County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.9%). Additionally, Hill County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Rosebud County, MT.

1,510 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rosebud County, MT

Primary care physicians in Rosebud County, MT see an average of 1,510 patients per year. This represents a 18.4% decrease from the previous year (1,850 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$3,882

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,378

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,238

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

2.98%

Uninsured

78.4%

Employer Coverage

3.64%

Medicaid

4.66%

Medicare

9.31%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colstrip, MT grew by 48.9% from 2% to 2.98%.

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

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Roosevelt County
18.9% prevalence
Big Horn County
17.3% prevalence
Glacier County
15.8% prevalence

Roosevelt County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Montana, at 18.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Montana by county over multiple years.

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