Cut Bank, MT

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    2024 Population
    3,028
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.6
    6.47% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.9%
    15.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $49,432
    11.5% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $164,100
    1.67% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,143
    4.77% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Cut Bank, 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.

    99.7% of the residents in Cut Bank, MT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Cut Bank, MT was $164,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

    Most people in Cut Bank, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cut Bank, MT was 1 car per household.

    United StatesMontanaGlacier County, MTFlathead, Glacier & Lincoln Counties--Kalispell City PUMA, MT

    Population & Diversity

    Cut Bank, MT is home to a population of 3.03k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.429% of Cut Bank, MT residents were born outside of the country (13 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.01k people) in Cut Bank, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 660 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 215 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Cut Bank, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cut Bank, MT was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cut Bank, MT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.01k ± 249
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      660 ± 240
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      215 ± 106
    3.01%
    Hispanic Population
    91 people

    In 2024, there were 3.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.01k people) in Cut Bank, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 660 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 215 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.01% of the people in Cut Bank, MT are hispanic (91 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cut Bank, MT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,118 ± 1,573 people
    2. Mexico
      2,905 ± 1,322 people
    3. Philippines
      1,984 ± 1,093 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,118 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,905 and Philippines with 1,984.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.429%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    13 people
    0.855%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    26 people

    As of 2024, 0.429% of Cut Bank, MT residents (13 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cut Bank, MT was 0.855%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      61 ± 49
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      29 ± 24
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      23 ± 27

    Cut Bank, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cut Bank, MT.

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    Health

    92.1% of the population of Cut Bank, MT has health coverage, with 26.9% on employee plans, 42% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 7.57% on non-group plans, and 4.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,200 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.5% under 18 years, 12.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.87%
    Uninsured
    26.9%
    Employer Coverage
    42%
    Medicaid
    11.5%
    Medicare
    7.57%
    Non-Group
    4.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cut Bank, MT declined by 5.36% from 8.31% to 7.87%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Cut Bank, MT employs 1.14k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cut Bank, MT were Educational Services (217 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (141 people), and Retail Trade (137 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($88,299), Transportation & Warehousing ($79,145), and Educational Services ($65,847).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.14k
    2024 Value
    ± 234
    4.77%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cut Bank, MT grew at a rate of 4.77%, from 1.09k employees to 1.14k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cut Bank, MT, are Sales & Related Occupations (123 people), Transportation Occupations (121 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (116 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cut Bank, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.14k
    2024 Value
    ± 234
    4.77%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cut Bank, MT grew at a rate of 4.77%, from 1.09k employees to 1.14k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cut Bank, MT, are Educational Services (217 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (141 people), and Retail Trade (137 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cut Bank, MT, though some of these residents may live in Cut Bank, 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

    $49,635
    Median earning men ± $6,249
    $29,199
    Median earning women ± $8,502

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($102,896), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($88,958), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,500), Retail Trade ($28,833), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($11,875).

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Montana

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    Steve Daines
    Senator from Montana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Tim Sheehy
    Senator from Montana1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cut Bank, MT was $164,100 in 2024, which is 0.493 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $161,400 to $164,100, a 1.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Cut Bank, MT is 67.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cut Bank, MT have an average commute time of 10.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cut Bank, MT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $164,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,725
    $732
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$176

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

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    Rent vs Own

    67.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.3% of the housing units in Cut Bank, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $49,432
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,438
    1.09k
    Number of Households
    ± 218

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.09k households in Cut Bank, MT declined from $49,432 from the previous year's value of $55,848.

    The following chart displays the households in Cut Bank, 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 $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cut Bank, MT is from Montana.
    0.458
    2024 Wage GINI in Montana
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Montana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Montana was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.9%)
    2. Carpooled (16.7%)
    3. Walked (8.14%)

    In 2024, 69.9% of workers in Cut Bank, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.7%) and those who walked to work (8.14%).

    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

    10.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cut Bank, MT have a shorter commute time (10.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Cut Bank, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cut Bank, MT (554 out of 2.93k 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 Females 75+, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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