Butte-Silver Bow is a township located in Deer Lodge County Montana. Butte-Silver Bow has a 2024 population of 36,077. Butte-Silver Bow is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,573 in 2020.
The average household income in Butte-Silver Bow is $79,558 with a poverty rate of 15.76%. The median age in Butte-Silver Bow is 40.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butte-Silver Bow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,013 | 92.42% |
| Two or more races | 1,560 | 4.5% |
| Native American | 686 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 171 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 151 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,775 | 2.26 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 6,844 | 1.21 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 6,072 | 3.06 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 1,176 | 3.56 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 683 | 3.31 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 975 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 2,053 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,424 | 18.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,191 | 9.2% |
| High School Graduate | 8,032 | 33.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 571 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 5,571 | 23.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,682 | 20,367 | 6,299 |
| Hispanic | 953 | 831 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 751 | 738 | 214 |
| Native American | 492 | 414 | 7 |
| Other Race | 119 | 119 | 10 |
| Asian | 106 | 92 | 52 |
| Black | 40 | 33 | 28 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 70%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,293 | $64,533 | $52,930 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,882 | $86,090 | $62,679 |
| High School Graduate | $29,894 | $39,188 | $23,673 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,632 | $0 | $16,547 |
| Overall | $40,370 | $48,139 | $33,301 |
| Some College | $34,208 | $40,286 | $31,317 |
$40,370
Average Earnings
$48,139
Average Male
$33,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.41% of Butte-Silver Bow residents speak only English, while 2.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,032 | 4,336 | 14.44% |
| Native | 651 | 378 | 58.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,597 | 295 | 18.47% |
| Multiple | 1,505 | 262 | 17.41% |
| Asian | 170 | 65 | 38.24% |
| Other | 150 | 47 | 31.33% |
| Black | 44 | 15 | 34.09% |
15.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.7%
Male Poverty Rate
15.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butte-Silver Bow is Native, with 58.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butte-Silver Bow is White, with 14.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.63% |
| High School | 16.38% |
| Some College | 13.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.68% |
| Male Employed | 9.98% |
| Female Employed | 9.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,671 | $104,956 |
| Households | $56,522 | $79,558 |
| Married Families | $90,710 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,333 | $48,538 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,635
Number of Veterans
2,380
Male Veterans
255
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 937 |
| Second Gulf War | 661 |
| First Gulf War | 486 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 672 |
| 65 to 74 | 624 |
| 35 to 54 | 599 |
| 55 to 64 | 469 |
| 18 to 34 | 271 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,461 | 9.52% |
| Native American | 74 | 13.45% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 6.87% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 8.8% |
| Other Race | 27 | 20.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.21%
Born in Butte-Silver Bow
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.51% of Butte-Silver Bow residents were born in the United States, with 70.21% having been born in Montana. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 37,957 | 376 | 1% |
| 2028 | 37,581 | 376 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 37,205 | 376 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 36,829 | 376 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 36,453 | 376 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 36,077 | 376 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 35,701 | 405 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 35,296 | 437 | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 34,859 | 286 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 34,573 | 381 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 34,192 | 130 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 34,062 | -88 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 34,150 | 88 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 34,062 | 23 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 34,039 | -56 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 34,095 | 187 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 33,908 | 115 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 33,793 | 76 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 33,717 | 186 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 33,531 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,892 | 556 | 1.67% |
| 1990 | 33,336 | -3,869 | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 37,205 | 13,837 | 59.21% |
| 1970 | 23,368 | -4,509 | -16.17% |
| 1960 | 27,877 | -5,374 | -16.16% |
| 1950 | 33,251 | -3,830 | -10.33% |
| 1940 | 37,081 | -2,451 | -6.2% |
| 1930 | 39,532 | -2,079 | -5% |
| 1920 | 41,611 | 2,446 | 6.25% |
| 1910 | 39,165 | 8,695 | 28.54% |
| 1900 | 30,470 | 19,747 | 184.16% |
| 1890 | 10,723 | 7,360 | 218.85% |
| 1880 | 3,363 | -34,594 | -91.14% |