East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

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2021 Population

154,035

0.533% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

1% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

6.02% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,269

4.37% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$206,600

5.57% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,328

2.64% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT had a population of 154k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $62,269. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT declined from 154,861 to 154,035, a −0.533% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,661 to $62,269, a 4.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%), White (Hispanic) (1.95%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.932%).

5.06% of the households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, 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.

99.2% of the residents in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are Miles Community College (126 degrees awarded in 2021), Dawson Community College (74 degrees), and Fort Peck Community College (63 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was $206,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was 2 cars per household.

East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT borders Great Falls City PUMA, MT, Bozeman City PUMA, MT, Billings City PUMA, MT, Minot City PUMA, ND, Rapid City PUMA, SD, Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY, and Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY.

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Population & Diversity

East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is home to a population of 154k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.48% of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents were born outside of the country (2.27k people).

In 2021, there were 5.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are Other Native Languages of North America (3,695 households), Spanish (2,023 households), and German (498 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,087

Women

50.1%

76,703

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 153,790 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 1.2k
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
21.3k ± 483
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.82k ± 416

4.24%

Hispanic Population

6.53k people

4.24% of the people in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are hispanic (6.53k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
522 ± 560 people
Canada
509 ± 553 people
England
141 ± 291 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Mexico, the natal country of 522 East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents, followed by Canada with 509 and England with 141.

Foreign-Born Population

1.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.27k people

1.48%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.3k people

As of 2021, 1.48% of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents (2.27k 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 East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was 1.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Other Native Languages of North America
3,695 households (2.56%)
Spanish
2,023 households (1.4%)
German
498 households (0.346%)

5.06% of the households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Other Native Languages of North America. 2.56% of the households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT reported speaking Other Native Languages of North America at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,443 ± 298
Gulf War (2001-)
2,288 ± 351
Gulf War (1990s)
1,708 ± 348

East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT employs 66.3k people. The largest industries in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are Elementary & secondary schools (6,260 people), Construction (4,907 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,768 people), and the highest paying industries are Fuel dealers ($134,795), Architectural, engineering & related services ($121,843), and Offices of dentists ($111,786).

Males in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,066. The income inequality in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,427

Women

47.6%

35,702

Men

52.4%

The workforce of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT in 2020 was 68,129 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT.

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Occupations

66.3k

2021 Value

−2.64%

1 Year decline

± −2.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT declined at a rate of −2.64%, from 68.1k employees to 66.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,411 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,777 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,601 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, 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

66.3k

2021 Value

−2.64%

1 Year decline

± −2.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT declined at a rate of −2.64%, from 68.1k employees to 66.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,260 people), Construction (4,907 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,768 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, though some of these residents may live in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,838

Median earning men ± $1,988

$31,098

Median earning women ± $967

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($72,861), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,459), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,459).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($45,091), Public Administration ($40,908), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,723).

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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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 East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, 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 2021, universities in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT awarded 313 degrees. The student population of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 701 male students and 1,281 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are White (174 and 56.9%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (106 and 34.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 2.94%), and Two or More Races (7 and 2.29%).

The largest universities in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT by number of degrees awarded are Miles Community College (126 and 40.3%), Dawson Community College (74 and 23.6%), and Fort Peck Community College (63 and 20.1%).

The most popular majors in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are General Studies (118 and 37.7%), Registered Nursing (24 and 7.67%), and General Business Administration & Management (19 and 6.07%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,982 students enrolled in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 922 records, of which 66.8% were women and 33.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
115 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
24 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was General Studies with 115 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Miles Community College
126 degrees awarded
Dawson Community College
74 degrees awarded
Fort Peck Community College
63 degrees awarded

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

Student Diversity

In 2021, 120 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, which is 0.622 times less than the 193 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 174 degrees mean that there were 1.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 106 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

Public, 2-year ($2,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.292% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.271% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.9k), Some college (29.5k), and Bachelors Degree (18.3k).

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 East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was $206,600 in 2021, which is 0.844 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $195,700 to $206,600, a 5.57% increase. The homeownership rate in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is $62,269. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $72,587, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Billings City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $62,269 and $62,175.

Housing

Property

$206,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,099

$42,832

Median Property Taxes

±$1,346

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 East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.8% of the housing units in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $72,587, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Billings City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $62,269 and $62,175.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, 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.

$62,269

Median Household Income

± $1,718

58.8k

Number of Households

± 1,564

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.8k households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT grew to $62,269 from the previous year's value of $59,661.

The following chart displays the households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.438

2021 Wage GINI in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

0.443

2020 Wage GINI in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

In 2021, the income inequality in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.02% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Carpooled (8.83%)
Worked At Home (8.76%)

In 2021, 76.3% of workers in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.83%) and those who worked at home (8.76%).

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

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT (20.6k out of 151k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is White, followed by Native American 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.

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

89.3% of the population of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT grew by 2.34% from 10.5% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.