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59486

Valier, MT

Total Population
1,213
Median Household Income
$51,944
Median Home Value
$143,800
Median Rent
$729

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$51,944
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$143,800
100.2% above state median
Rent
$729
100% above state median
Median Age
45.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Valier, MT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 45.6 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.9%, below national average.

High remote work adoption with 21.7% working from home.

Poverty rate of 29.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$51,944
-30.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-69,692,311
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.28 people

Total Households
496
Family Households
56.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
35.3%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
35.3%
#3 Industry
Construction
8.4%
Total Employed Residents:536

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
26.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
21.7%
106 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:489
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (21.7% work from home)
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.1%
545 employed
Labor Force
561
16 unemployed
Median Age
45.6 years
Per Capita Income
$29,746
Poverty Rate
29.3%

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