Fort Shaw, MT

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US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

57.4

0.692% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

21.1%

14.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Property Value

$198,200

2023 Employed Population

110

18.3% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Fort Shaw, MT had a population of N/A people with a median age of 57.4 and a median household income of N/A. Between N/A and N/A the population of Fort Shaw, MT N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Shaw, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.68%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Fort Shaw, 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.

In 2023, the median property value in Fort Shaw, MT was $198,200, and the homeownership rate was 78.9%.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 9.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (166 people) in Fort Shaw, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 7 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Shaw, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
166 ± 96
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
17 ± 24.6
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7 ± 11

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

3.68%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

As of 2023, 3.68% of Fort Shaw, MT residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Shaw, MT was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
28 ± 35
Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 15
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 19

Fort Shaw, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fort Shaw, MT employs 110 people. The largest industries in Fort Shaw, MT are Retail Trade (33 people), Construction (21 people), and Manufacturing (19 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,344), Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,344), and Total ($19,844).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

110

2023 Value

± 92

18.3%

1 Year growth

± 111%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fort Shaw, MT grew at a rate of 18.3%, from 93 employees to 110 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Shaw, MT, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Shaw, 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

110

2023 Value

± 92

18.3%

1 Year growth

± 111%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fort Shaw, MT grew at a rate of 18.3%, from 93 employees to 110 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Shaw, MT, are Retail Trade (33 people), Construction (21 people), and Manufacturing (19 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Shaw, MT, though some of these residents may live in Fort Shaw, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fort Shaw, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.5%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Tim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

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.

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 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

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 Fort Shaw, MT was $198,200 in 2023, which is NaNk times the same as the national average of N/A. Between N/A and 2023 the median property value increased from N/A to $198,200, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Fort Shaw, MT is 78.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$198,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$164,297

$71

Median Property Taxes

±$49

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

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

Rent vs Own

78.9%

Homeownership

2023

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.9% of the housing units in Fort Shaw, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Census Tract 107

Highest Median Household Income (N/A)

The following map shows all of the places in Fort Shaw, MT colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

Number of Households

± 62

In N/A, the median household income of the 90 households in Fort Shaw, MT N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Fort Shaw, 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 $25k - $30k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Fort Shaw, MT N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Shaw, MT have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Fort Shaw, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fort Shaw, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Shaw, MT have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Shaw, MT (40 out of 190 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

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

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

92.6% of the population of Fort Shaw, MT has health coverage, with 22.6% on employee plans, 29.5% on Medicaid, 7.89% on Medicare, 26.3% on non-group plans, and 6.32% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.6% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 33.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 61.8% were men and 38.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.37%

Uninsured

22.6%

Employer Coverage

29.5%

Medicaid

7.89%

Medicare

26.3%

Non-Group

6.32%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Shaw, MT grew by 71.6% from 4.29% to 7.37%.

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

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