Fort Benton, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
1,523
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
8.2%
Median Home
$155,200
Median Income
$44,318
Median Rent
$582
Fort Benton SnackAbility
5
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
3
Safety
N/A
Amenities
5
Education
9
Commute
9
Rankings for Fort Benton in Montana
Map Of Fort Benton, MT
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Population over time in Fort Benton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,523 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 1,462 | 5.9% |
| 2017 | 1,381 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 1,325 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 1,349 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 1,364 | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 1,460 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,478 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 1,539 | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 1,478 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Benton
| Race | Fort Benton | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 86.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fort Benton
| Gender | Fort Benton | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Benton for adults over 25
| Education | Fort Benton | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fort Benton, Montana
| Income | Fort Benton | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.1% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.8% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.7% | 19.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.0% | 13.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
