Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT

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2022 Population

149,873

2.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

39.1

1.26% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

13.1%

4.06% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$68,779

10.5% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$236,100

14.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

64,028

3.47% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT had a population of 150k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $68,779. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT declined from 154,035 to 149,873, a −2.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,269 to $68,779, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4%), White (Hispanic) (2.35%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.977%).

5.02% of the households in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT are Miles Community College (123 degrees awarded in 2022), Dawson Community College (111 degrees), and Fort Peck Community College (82 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was $236,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was 2 cars per household.

Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT borders Central Montana--Havre & Livingston City PUMA, MT, Billings City PUMA, MT, West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND, West South Dakota--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

Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT is home to a population of 150k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.5% of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT residents were born outside of the country (2.25k people).

In 2022, there were 5.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.7k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 6k 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT are Other Native Languages of North America (3,453 households), Spanish (1,768 households), and German (463 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

74,140

Women

50%

74,155

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 148,295 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 1.59k
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
20.7k ± 543
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6k ± 505

4.45%

Hispanic Population

6.67k people

4.45% of the people in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT are hispanic (6.67k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
589 ± 595 people
Canada
482 ± 538 people
Tanzania
234 ± 375 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was Mexico, the natal country of 589 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT residents, followed by Canada with 482 and Tanzania with 234.

Foreign-Born Population

1.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.25k people

1.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.27k people

As of 2022, 1.5% of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT residents (2.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was 1.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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
3,453 households (2.46%)
Spanish
1,768 households (1.26%)
German
463 households (0.33%)

5.02% of the households in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was Other Native Languages of North America. 2.46% of the households in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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
3,200 ± 328
Gulf War (2001-)
2,359 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
1,642 ± 355

Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT employs 64k people. The largest industries in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT are Elementary & secondary schools (5,833 people), Construction (4,975 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,599 people), and the highest paying industries are Fuel dealers ($142,222), Architectural, engineering & related services ($130,346), and Oil & gas extraction ($126,226).

Males in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,324. The income inequality in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT.

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Occupations

64k

2022 Value

−3.47%

1 Year decline

± −3.47%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT declined at a rate of −3.47%, from 66.3k employees to 64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,916 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,746 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,562 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

64k

2022 Value

−3.47%

1 Year decline

± −3.47%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT declined at a rate of −3.47%, from 66.3k employees to 64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,833 people), Construction (4,975 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,599 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT, though some of these residents may live in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,264

Median earning men ± $1,959

$33,693

Median earning women ± $1,139

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,688), Wholesale Trade ($65,981), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($51,750), Public Administration ($45,497), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,874).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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 2022, universities in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT awarded 363 degrees. The student population of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 807 male students and 1,452 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT are White (195 and 55.1%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (127 and 35.9%), Black or African American (14 and 3.95%), and Two or More Races (9 and 2.54%).

The largest universities in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT by number of degrees awarded are Miles Community College (123 and 33.9%), Dawson Community College (111 and 30.6%), and Fort Peck Community College (82 and 22.6%).

The most popular majors in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT are General Studies (129 and 35.5%), Registered Nursing (22 and 6.06%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (21 and 5.79%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,259 students enrolled in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 1,054 records, of which 66.9% were women and 33.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
126 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
22 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was General Studies with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Miles Community College
123 degrees awarded
Dawson Community College
111 degrees awarded
Fort Peck Community College
82 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miles Community College with 123 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 135 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT, which is 0.592 times less than the 228 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 195 degrees mean that there were 1.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 127 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 2022.

Public, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($700) 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 2022, 0.259% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.361% 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.8k), Some college (28k), and Bachelors Degree (18.7k).

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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was $236,100 in 2022, which is 0.838 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $206,600 to $236,100, a 14.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT is $68,779. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was Gallatin County--Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $83,434, followed by Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT and Billings City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $68,779 and $67,650.

Housing

Property

$236,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,728

$41,618

Median Property Taxes

±$1,308

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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.9%

Homeownership

2022

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.9% of the housing units in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was Gallatin County--Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $83,434, followed by Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT and Billings City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $68,779 and $67,650.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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.

$68,779

Median Household Income

± $1,887

57.1k

Number of Households

± 1,602

In 2022, the median household income of the 57.1k households in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT grew to $68,779 from the previous year's value of $62,269.

The following chart displays the households in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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

0.444

2022 Wage GINI in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT

0.438

2021 Wage GINI in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT

In 2022, the income inequality in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.43% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (8.53%)

In 2022, 74.9% of workers in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (8.53%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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 Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT (19.2k out of 147k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles 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

90.3% of the population of Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montana see 1210 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (1215 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1355 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 282 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1286 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1438 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana and North Dakota.

1,210 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montana

1,286 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

Primary care physicians in Montana see an average of 1,210 patients per year. This represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (1,215 patients).

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,286 patients per year. This represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montana and North Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.68%

Uninsured

43.5%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.97%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT declined by 9.64% from 10.7% to 9.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.