Three Forks is a city located in Gallatin County Montana. Three Forks has a 2024 population of 1,987. Three Forks is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,982 in 2020.
The average household income in Three Forks is $79,539 with a poverty rate of 7.63%. The median age in Three Forks is 43.6 years: 41.7 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Three Forks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,763 | 93.03% |
| Asian | 64 | 3.38% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 1.85% |
| Other race | 33 | 1.74% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 775 | 2.43 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 413 | 2.96 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 327 | 1.57 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 26 | 4.65 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Male | 9 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 1.02% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 255 | 18.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 2.56% |
| High School Graduate | 550 | 40.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 2.63% |
| Some College | 361 | 26.37% |
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 | 1,249 | 1,217 | 290 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,208 | $96,397 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,529 | $0 | $22,442 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,198 | $56,322 | $21,462 |
| Some College | $50,167 | $58,929 | $17,250 |
$37,198
Average Earnings
$56,322
Average Male
$21,462
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.59% of Three Forks residents speak only English, while 2.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,674 | 87 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 64 | 53 | 82.81% |
7.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.45%
Male Poverty Rate
5.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Three Forks is Asian, with 82.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Three Forks is White, with 5.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80% |
| High School | 8.97% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.22% |
| Female Employed | 3.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,441 | $90,829 |
| Households | $77,674 | $79,539 |
| Married Families | $80,809 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,694 | $64,072 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
157
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 11.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
59.21%
Born in Three Forks
97.26%
Native Born
2.74%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.74%
Naturalized
97.26% of Three Forks residents were born in the United States, with 59.21% having been born in Montana. 0% 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 | 1,993 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 1,992 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 1,991 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 1,989 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 1,988 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 1,987 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 1,986 | 36 | 1.85% |
| 2022 | 1,950 | -37 | -1.86% |
| 2021 | 1,987 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 1,982 | -71 | -3.46% |
| 2019 | 2,053 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 2,050 | 28 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 2,022 | 41 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 1,981 | 28 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 1,953 | 29 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 1,924 | 7 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 1,917 | 20 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 1,897 | 11 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 1,886 | 18 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 1,868 | 0 | 0% |