Fort Belknap Agency, MT

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    2024 Population
    1,227
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    28.1
    15.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    29.4%
    18% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,071
    2024 Median Property Value
    $72,700
    0.411% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    271
    2.26% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fort Belknap Agency, 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 Fort Belknap Agency, MT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Fort Belknap Agency, MT are Aaniiih Nakoda College (51 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Fort Belknap Agency, MT was $72,700, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%.

    Most people in Fort Belknap Agency, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 8.96 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Belknap Agency, MT was 1 car per household.

    United StatesMontanaBlaine County, MTCentral Montana--Havre & Livingston City PUMA, MT

    Population & Diversity

    Fort Belknap Agency, MT is home to a population of 1.23k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Fort Belknap Agency, MT residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 36.1 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.16k people) in Fort Belknap Agency, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 22 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Fort Belknap Agency, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Belknap Agency, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Belknap Agency, MT
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      1.16k ± 182
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      32 ± 27
    3. White (Non-Hispanic)
      22 ± 20
    1.39%
    Hispanic Population
    17 people

    In 2024, there were 36.1 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.16k people) in Fort Belknap Agency, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 22 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.39% of the people in Fort Belknap Agency, MT are hispanic (17 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fort Belknap Agency, 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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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      43 ± 38
    2. Vietnam
      11 ± 20
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      9 ± 18

    Fort Belknap Agency, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.91 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fort Belknap Agency, MT.

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    Health

    75.5% of the population of Fort Belknap Agency, MT has health coverage, with 12.4% on employee plans, 49.6% on Medicaid, 8.6% on Medicare, 2.67% on non-group plans, and 2.25% 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 37.6% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 28.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% 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

    24.5%
    Uninsured
    12.4%
    Employer Coverage
    49.6%
    Medicaid
    8.6%
    Medicare
    2.67%
    Non-Group
    2.25%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Belknap Agency, MT grew by 20.1% from 20.4% to 24.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Belknap Agency, 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 Fort Belknap Agency, MT employs 271 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fort Belknap Agency, MT were Public Administration (103 people), Educational Services (54 people), and Construction (41 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($45,682), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,750), and Construction ($24,659).

    Employment

    Occupations

    271
    2024 Value
    ± 108
    2.26%
    1 Year growth
    ± 55.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Belknap Agency, MT grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 265 employees to 271 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Belknap Agency, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (76 people), Management Occupations (41 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (33 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Belknap Agency, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    271
    2024 Value
    ± 108
    2.26%
    1 Year growth
    ± 55.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Belknap Agency, MT grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 265 employees to 271 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Belknap Agency, MT, are Public Administration (103 people), Educational Services (54 people), and Construction (41 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Belknap Agency, MT, though some of these residents may live in Fort Belknap Agency, 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

    $16,136
    Median earning men ± $19,391
    $40,368
    Median earning women ± $16,676

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,455), Construction ($24,659), and Public Administration ($7,976).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($41,838), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($4,444).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Fort Belknap Agency, MT awarded 51 degrees. The student population of Fort Belknap Agency, MT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 53 male students and 67 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Belknap Agency, MT are American Indian or Alaska Native (45 and 88.2%) and White (6 and 11.8%).

    The largest universities in Fort Belknap Agency, MT by number of degrees awarded are Aaniiih Nakoda College (51 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Fort Belknap Agency, MT are General Health Services (9 and 17.6%), General Computer & Information Sciences (8 and 15.7%), and Registered Nursing (7 and 13.7%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $2,560 for in-state students and $2,560 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 120 students enrolled in Fort Belknap Agency, MT, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 105 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Computer & Information Sciences
      8 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      7 degrees awarded
    3. General Health Services
      5 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Fort Belknap Agency, MT was General Computer & Information Sciences with 8 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Aaniiih Nakoda College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    51 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Aaniiih Nakoda College with 51 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 30 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Belknap Agency, MT, which is 1.43 times more than the 21 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 45 degrees mean that there were 7.5 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($520) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fort Belknap Agency, MT was $72,700 in 2024, which is 0.219 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $73,000 to $72,700, a 0.411% decrease. The homeownership rate in Fort Belknap Agency, MT is 53.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fort Belknap Agency, MT have an average commute time of 8.96 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Belknap Agency, MT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $72,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,903
    $189
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$62

    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 Fort Belknap Agency, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

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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.
    $46,071
    Median Household Income
    ± $33,015
    356
    Number of Households
    ± 91

    The following chart displays the households in Fort Belknap Agency, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fort Belknap Agency, 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 (70.8%)
    2. Carpooled (19.9%)
    3. Taxi (4.66%)

    In 2024, 70.8% of workers in Fort Belknap Agency, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (19.9%) and those who used a taxi to get to work (4.66%).

    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

    8.96 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fort Belknap Agency, MT have a shorter commute time (8.96 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Fort Belknap Agency, 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 Fort Belknap Agency, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Belknap Agency, MT have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    29.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Belknap Agency, MT (352 out of 1.2k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Belknap Agency, MT is Native American, followed by Two Or More and White.

    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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