Miles City, Montana Population 2022
Miles City is a city located in Custer County Montana. Miles City has a 2020 population of 7,847. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Miles City is currently declining at a rate of -1.74% annually and its population has decreased by -6.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,396 in 2010.
The average household income in Miles City is $67,376 with a poverty rate of 13.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $907 per month, and the median house value is $159,800. The median age in Miles City is 40 years, 39.1 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
Miles City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Miles Citywas:
- White: 93.63%
- Two or more races: 2.88%
- Native American: 0.99%
- Black or African American: 0.96%
- Asian: 0.66%
- Other race: 0.62%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.26%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,839 | 93.63% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.26% |
| Some Other Race | 52 | 0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 241 | 2.88% |
Miles City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,580 | 2.24 | 62.7 |
| Married | 1,586 | 2.95 | 78.3 |
| Male | 161 | 3.03 | 59 |
| Female | 347 | 3.14 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 1,486 | 1.19 | 49.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 2.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 242 | 4.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,672 | 27.86% |
| Some College | 1,573 | 26.21% |
| Associates Degree | 626 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,140 | 19.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 572 | 9.53% |
Miles City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,570 | 5,301 | 1,665 |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 112 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 199 | 184 | 47 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | |
| Black | 32 | 24 | |
| Asian | 44 | 12 | |
| Islander | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.89%.
$36,485
Average Earnings
$40,152
Average Male
$32,571
Average Female
Miles City Language by Age
Miles City Language
94.76% of Miles City residents speak only English, while 5.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.92% of the population.
Miles City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 61 | 32 | 52.46% |
| Multiple | 233 | 66 | 28.33% |
| White | 7,366 | 952 | 12.92% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 322 | 14 | 4.35% |
13.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.18%
Male Poverty Rate
13.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Miles City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Miles City is Native, with 52.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Miles City is Hispanic, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.71%.
Miles City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Miles City Married by Age and Sex
Miles City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Miles City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 784 | 12.50% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 24.39% |
Miles City Veterans by Education
8.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.31%
Born in Miles City
97.69%
Native Born
2.31%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.69% of Miles City residents were born in the United States, with 61.31% having been born in Montana. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 4,697 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 7,937 | 3,240 | 5.39% |
| 1930 | 7,175 | -762 | -1.00% |
| 1940 | 7,313 | 138 | 0.19% |
| 1950 | 9,243 | 1,930 | 2.37% |
| 1960 | 9,665 | 422 | 0.45% |
| 1970 | 9,023 | -642 | -0.68% |
| 1980 | 9,602 | 579 | 0.62% |
| 1990 | 8,461 | -1,141 | -1.26% |
| 2000 | 8,487 | 26 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 8,396 | -91 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 8,467 | 71 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 8,499 | 32 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 8,572 | 73 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 8,691 | 119 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 8,747 | 56 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 8,575 | -172 | -1.97% |
| 2017 | 8,490 | -85 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 8,403 | -87 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 8,264 | -139 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 8,125 | -139 | -1.68% |
| 2021 | 7,986 | -139 | -1.71% |
| 2022 | 7,847 | -139 | -1.74% |