Terry is a town located in Prairie County Montana. Terry has a 2024 population of 577. It is also the county seat of Prairie County. Terry is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 563 in 2020.
The average household income in Terry is $44,833 with a poverty rate of 32.66%. The median age in Terry is 66.1 years: 66.1 years for males, and 65.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Terry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 97.21% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 234 | 1.72 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.39 | 97 | 3 |
| Married | 69 | 2.51 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.51
Average Family Size
1.72
Average Household Size
94.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 2.33% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 7.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 13.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 18.35% |
| High School Graduate | 128 | 33.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 3.62% |
| Some College | 82 | 21.19% |
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 | 375 | 353 | 124 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,333 | $29,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,958 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,958
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.21% of Terry residents speak only English, while 2.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 128 | 33.42% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
32.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.24%
Male Poverty Rate
19.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Terry is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Terry is White, with 33.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 42.45% |
| High School | 38.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.74% |
| Female Employed | 17.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,795 | $70,993 |
| Households | $36,154 | $44,833 |
| Married Families | $80,795 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,781 | $33,894 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 15.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.6%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
54.19%
Born in Terry
92.33%
Native Born
7.67%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
6.28%
Naturalized
92.33% of Terry residents were born in the United States, with 54.19% having been born in Montana. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 595 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 592 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 588 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 2026 | 584 | 3 | 0.52% |
| 2025 | 581 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2024 | 577 | 3 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 574 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 572 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 567 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 2020 | 563 | 15 | 2.74% |
| 2019 | 548 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 544 | -21 | -3.72% |
| 2017 | 565 | -33 | -5.52% |
| 2016 | 598 | 11 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 587 | 7 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 580 | -20 | -3.33% |
| 2013 | 600 | 11 | 1.87% |
| 2012 | 589 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 587 | -20 | -3.29% |
| 2010 | 607 | 0 | 0% |