Big Sky is a CDP located in Gallatin County Montana. Big Sky has a 2024 population of 2,911. Big Sky is currently growing at a rate of 1.5% annually but its population has decreased by -4.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,054 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Sky is $132,726 with a poverty rate of 9.51%. The median age in Big Sky is 37.2 years: 39.1 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Sky was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,713 | 96.04% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 2.16% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,235 | 2.07 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 587 | 1.56 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 552 | 2.44 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 84 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 12 | 4.83 | 100 | 0 |
2.48
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 2.66% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 4.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 849 | 38.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 412 | 18.6% |
| High School Graduate | 289 | 13.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 502 | 22.66% |
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 | 1,932 | 1,899 | 1,197 |
| Hispanic | 212 | 186 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | 24 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 10 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,583 | $66,985 | $39,537 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,045 | $0 | $46,250 |
| High School Graduate | $45,347 | $53,563 | $45,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,927 | $30,927 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,214 | $54,250 | $40,307 |
| Some College | $31,975 | $62,946 | $0 |
$43,214
Average Earnings
$54,250
Average Male
$40,307
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.5% of Big Sky residents speak only English, while 4.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,403 | 210 | 8.74% |
| Hispanic | 343 | 58 | 16.91% |
| Multiple | 61 | 25 | 40.98% |
9.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.74%
Male Poverty Rate
13.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Sky is Multiple, with 40.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Sky is White, with 8.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.51% |
| Some College | 7.26% |
| High School | 3.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.45% |
| Male Employed | 6.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $135,714 | $174,382 |
| Households | $94,176 | $132,726 |
| Married Families | $136,429 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,228 | $84,266 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 3.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.4%
Labor Force Participation
79%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
14.94%
Born in Big Sky
89.56%
Native Born
10.44%
Foreign Born
9.06%
Non Citizen
1.38%
Naturalized
89.56% of Big Sky residents were born in the United States, with 14.94% having been born in Montana. 9.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,911 | 43 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 2,868 | 43 | 1.52% |
| 2022 | 2,825 | -316 | -10.06% |
| 2021 | 3,141 | 87 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3,054 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 3,058 | -40 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 3,098 | 194 | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 2,904 | 137 | 4.95% |
| 2016 | 2,767 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,767 | 73 | 2.71% |
| 2014 | 2,694 | 300 | 12.53% |
| 2013 | 2,394 | 128 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 2,266 | 189 | 9.1% |
| 2011 | 2,077 | -231 | -10.01% |
| 2010 | 2,308 | 0 | 0% |