Colstrip is a city located in Rosebud County Montana. Colstrip has a 2024 population of 2,043. Colstrip is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,090 in 2020.
The average household income in Colstrip is $93,118 with a poverty rate of 7.61%. The median age in Colstrip is 41.8 years: 45.7 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colstrip was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,799 | 77.31% |
| Native American | 300 | 12.89% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 4.98% |
| Other race | 81 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 941 | 2.47 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Married | 523 | 3.27 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.14 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 49 | 3.16 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 21 | 3.05 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
83.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 1.94% |
| Associates Degree | 224 | 14.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 238 | 15.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 144 | 9.31% |
| High School Graduate | 461 | 29.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 2.71% |
| Some College | 408 | 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 | 1,200 | 1,128 | 281 |
| Native American | 139 | 139 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 82 | 29 |
| Other Race | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,414 | $47,411 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,500 | $64,375 | $71,750 |
| High School Graduate | $59,567 | $82,857 | $23,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,129 | $81,923 | $42,596 |
| Some College | $72,250 | $86,393 | $42,857 |
$60,129
Average Earnings
$81,923
Average Male
$42,596
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.2% of Colstrip residents speak only English, while 7.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,641 | 95 | 5.79% |
| Native | 299 | 82 | 27.42% |
7.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.51%
Male Poverty Rate
9.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colstrip is Native, with 27.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colstrip is White, with 5.79% 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 2.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.83% |
| High School | 15.65% |
| Some College | 3.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,110 | $108,918 |
| Households | $87,321 | $93,118 |
| Married Families | $112,784 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,571 | $66,185 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
248
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 138 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 97 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 11.87% |
| Native American | 76 | 54.68% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 19.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
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
53.33%
Born in Colstrip
97.21%
Native Born
2.79%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
97.21% of Colstrip residents were born in the United States, with 53.33% having been born in Montana. 1.33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,984 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 1,996 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 2,008 | -11 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 2,019 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 2,031 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 2,043 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 2,055 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 2,052 | 17 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 2,035 | -55 | -2.63% |
| 2020 | 2,090 | -157 | -6.99% |
| 2019 | 2,247 | -22 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 2,269 | -46 | -1.99% |
| 2017 | 2,315 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 2,324 | -23 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 2,347 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,340 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 2,333 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 2,342 | 61 | 2.67% |
| 2011 | 2,281 | 56 | 2.52% |
| 2010 | 2,225 | 0 | 0% |