Heart Butte is a CDP located in Pondera County Montana. Heart Butte has a 2024 population of 549. Heart Butte is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -9.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 609 in 2020.
The average household income in Heart Butte is $50,712 with a poverty rate of 46.35%. The median age in Heart Butte is 27.3 years: 18.8 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heart Butte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 536 | 96.75% |
| White | 9 | 1.62% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 1.08% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 125 | 4.43 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Female | 36 | 4.42 | 25 | 75 |
| Married | 33 | 5.55 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 33 | 5.27 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Non Family | 23 | 1.65 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
4.82
Average Family Size
4.43
Average Household Size
42.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 9.41% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 15.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 5.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 3.48% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 32.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 4.18% |
| Some College | 83 | 28.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 273 | 234 | 21 |
| White | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,143 | $20,417 | $23,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,056 | $28,438 | $26,875 |
| Some College | $27,500 | $29,167 | $22,115 |
$28,056
Average Earnings
$28,438
Average Male
$26,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.47% of Heart Butte residents speak only English, while 5.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 530 | 254 | 47.92% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 100% |
46.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.55%
Male Poverty Rate
46.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heart Butte is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heart Butte is Native, with 47.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.97% |
| High School | 40.86% |
| Some College | 27.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.84% |
| Female Employed | 17.58% |
| Male Employed | 13.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $27,857 | $49,942 |
| Households | $28,750 | $50,712 |
| Married Families | $70,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,735 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.3%
Male Marriage Rate
20.2%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 100% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
20.8%
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
91.7%
Born in Heart Butte
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Heart Butte residents were born in the United States, with 91.7% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 549 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 552 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 554 | 70 | 14.46% |
| 2021 | 484 | -125 | -20.53% |
| 2020 | 609 | 9 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 600 | 29 | 5.08% |
| 2018 | 571 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 566 | -30 | -5.03% |
| 2016 | 596 | 29 | 5.11% |
| 2015 | 567 | 24 | 4.42% |
| 2014 | 543 | 44 | 8.82% |
| 2013 | 499 | -27 | -5.13% |
| 2012 | 526 | -103 | -16.38% |
| 2011 | 629 | 47 | 8.08% |
| 2010 | 582 | 0 | 0% |