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33%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
95%
Household income NAT. AVG.
41%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexMontana CityMontanaNational
Income per capita$59,720$39,875$44,883
Median household income$158,286$71,326$81,333
Median income owner occupied$161,114$88,680$106,172
Median income renter occupied$87,218$45,249$52,080
Median earnings male$76,919$47,130$54,343
Median earnings female$62,399$32,153$38,439
Unemployment rate2.9%3.8%4.9%
Poverty level3.7%14.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Montana City is 33% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Montana City is 95% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Montana City is 41% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Montana City is 76% lower than the national average

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      $105,513 $158,286 $316,572
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      $47,545 $71,326 $142,652
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Montana City median earnings by income bracket

      Montana City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry18.2%18.2%
      Manufacturing sector6.6%6.6%
      Financial & insurance services1.1%1.1%
      Wholesale & retail services6.4%6.4%
      Public administration17.7%17.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.7%10.7%
      Education, health & social services17.8%17.8%
      Other20.4%20.4%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      South Hills, MT604$215,299164.7%
      Helena Valley Northeast, MT3,613$164,716102.5%
      Clancy, MT2,040$133,54864.2%
      Helena Valley Northwest, MT4,403$127,16156.3%
      Spokane Creek, MT450$115,88542.5%
      Montana City, MT2,877$158,28694.6%

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      Mohave Valley, AZ2,877$81,7950.6%
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      Fairfield Harbour, NC2,877$101,97225.4%
      Springdale, NL2,877n/a 
      Bayview, CA2,876$71,95111.5%
      Montana City, MT2,877$158,28694.6%
      Source: The Montana City, MT employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.