Colstrip, MT

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Colstrip Overview

2,327
TOTAL POPULATION
1,161
MALE POPULATION
1,166
FEMALE POPULATION
99.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,380
PER CAPITA INCOME
$110,110
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$87,321
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,229
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Colstrip Zip Codes

Colstrip Area Codes

Race in Colstrip

The most populous races in Colstrip are White / Caucasian (1,799 | 77.3%), Native / Alaskan (300 | 12.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (253 | 10.9%).
Race in Colstrip
Race# Population% Population
Asian311.3%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino25310.9%
Native / Alaskan30012.9%
White / Caucasian1,79977.3%
Two or more Races1165.0%
Some other Race813.5%
Total2,327100.0%

Ancestry in Colstrip

The most populous ancestries reported in Colstrip are German (459 | 19.7%), English (382 | 16.4%), Norwegian (288 | 12.4%), Irish (279 | 12.0%), and Mexican (253 | 10.9%), together accounting for 71.4% of all Colstrip residents.
Ancestry in Colstrip
Ancestry# Population% Population
American773.3%
Belgian70.3%
Blackfeet10.0%
Cheyenne2239.6%
Chippewa140.6%
Creek130.6%
Croatian80.3%
Crow763.3%
Danish472.0%
Dutch441.9%
English38216.4%
Finnish80.3%
French110.5%
French Canadian210.9%
German45919.7%
German Russian190.8%
Irish27912.0%
Italian291.3%
Korean311.3%
Mexican25310.9%
Norwegian28812.4%
Polish582.5%
Scotch-Irish311.3%
Scottish23710.2%
Sioux210.9%
Slavic241.0%
Swiss672.9%
Welsh170.7%
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Immigrants in Colstrip

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Colstrip came from Caribbean (31 | 1.3%), Dominica (31 | 1.3%), Latin America (31 | 1.3%), Asia (19 | 0.8%), and Philippines (19 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Colstrip residents.
Immigrants in Colstrip
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia190.8%
Caribbean311.3%
Dominica311.3%
Europe150.6%
Germany150.6%
Latin America311.3%
Philippines190.8%
South Eastern Asia190.8%
Western Europe150.6%
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Sex and Age in Colstrip

Sex and Age in Colstrip

The most populous age groups in Colstrip are 60 to 64 Years (160 | 13.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (174 | 14.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Colstrip
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years84 (7.2%)76 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years101 (8.7%)19 (1.6%)
10 to 14 Years119 (10.2%)174 (14.9%)
15 to 19 Years47 (4.1%)111 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)49 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years17 (1.5%)16 (1.4%)
30 to 34 Years31 (2.7%)42 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years73 (6.3%)110 (9.4%)
40 to 44 Years85 (7.3%)130 (11.2%)
45 to 49 Years140 (12.1%)78 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years68 (5.9%)81 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years89 (7.7%)92 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years160 (13.8%)115 (9.9%)
65 to 69 Years65 (5.6%)34 (2.9%)
70 to 74 Years46 (4.0%)21 (1.8%)
75 to 79 Years36 (3.1%)8 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (0.9%)
Total1,161 (100.0%)1,166 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Colstrip

Median Family Size in Colstrip

The median family size in Colstrip is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (523 | 88.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.25 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (21 | 3.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Colstrip
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple523 (88.2%)3.25
Single Male/Father21 (3.5%)3.05
Single Female/Mother49 (8.3%)3.16
Total Families593 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Colstrip

The median household size in Colstrip is 2.47 persons per household, with married-couple households (523 | 55.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (348 | 37.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Colstrip
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple523 (55.6%)3.27
Single Male/Father21 (2.2%)3.05
Single Female/Mother49 (5.2%)3.16
Non-family348 (37.0%)1.14
Total Households941 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Colstrip

Out of a total of 941 households in Colstrip, 593 (63.0%) are family households, while 348 (37.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 244, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 317.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Colstrip
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-317 (33.7%)
2-Person Households244 (25.9%)31 (3.3%)
3-Person Households151 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households113 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households59 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households26 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total593 (63.0%)348 (37.0%)

Female Fertility in Colstrip

Fertility by Age in Colstrip

Average fertility rate in Colstrip is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 215.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Colstrip
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years23 (100.0%)215.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total23 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colstrip

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colstrip
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Colstrip

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Colstrip
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree23 (100.0%)158.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total23 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colstrip

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colstrip
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Colstrip

Income Overview in Colstrip

Per Capita Income in Colstrip is $40,380, while median incomes of families and households are $110,110 and $87,321 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,327$40,380
Median Family Income593$110,110
Mean Family Income593$108,918
Median Household Income941$87,321
Mean Household Income941$93,118
Income Deficit593$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,32748.46%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,32751.54¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3270.38

Earnings by Sex in Colstrip

Average Earnings in Colstrip are $52,964, $71,550 for men and $36,875 for women, a difference of 48.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Colstrip
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male683 (54.8%)$71,550
Female564 (45.2%)$36,875
Total1,247 (100.0%)$52,964

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colstrip

The most common earnings brackets in Colstrip are $100,000+ for men (182 | 26.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (84 | 14.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colstrip
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less24 (3.5%)20 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (1.3%)27 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (2.2%)30 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (1.6%)29 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)7 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)28 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999100 (14.6%)84 (14.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)39 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (1.5%)35 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99919 (2.8%)46 (8.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99961 (8.9%)16 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)35 (6.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99945 (6.6%)38 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99950 (7.3%)31 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999150 (22.0%)40 (7.1%)
$100,000+182 (26.7%)59 (10.5%)
Total683 (100.0%)564 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colstrip

Average earnings in Colstrip are $81,923 for men and $42,596 for women, a difference of 48.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,393, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $47,411. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,977.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colstrip
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$82,857$23,977
College or Associate's Degree$86,393$42,857
Bachelor's Degree$47,411$41,250
Graduate Degree$64,375$71,750
Total$81,923$42,596

Family Income in Colstrip

Family Income Brackets in Colstrip

According to the Colstrip family income data, there are 204 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Colstrip
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000264.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99971.2%
$35,000 to $49,99910517.7%
$50,000 to $74,999416.9%
$75,000 to $99,999538.9%
$100,000 to $149,99920434.4%
$150,000 to $199,99912621.2%
$200,000+315.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colstrip

3-person families (151 | 25.5%) account for the highest median family income in Colstrip with $145,982 per family, while 3-person families (151 | 25.5%) have the highest median income of $48,661 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colstrip
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families244 (41.1%)$91,500
3-Person Families151 (25.5%)$145,982
4-Person Families120 (20.2%)$112,206
5-Person Families52 (8.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families26 (4.4%)$0
Total593 (100.0%)$110,110

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colstrip

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colstrip
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners115 (19.4%)$74,107
1 Earner146 (24.6%)$0
2 Earners251 (42.3%)$117,788
3+ Earners81 (13.7%)$168,594
Total593 (100.0%)$110,110

Household Income in Colstrip

Household Income Brackets in Colstrip

With 228 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Colstrip, accounting for 24.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Colstrip
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000879.2%
$10,000 to $14,999151.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999838.8%
$35,000 to $49,99911211.9%
$50,000 to $74,99913113.9%
$75,000 to $99,999889.4%
$100,000 to $149,99922824.2%
$150,000 to $199,99912613.4%
$200,000+717.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Colstrip

The median household income in Colstrip is $87,321, with the highest median household income of $103,824 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 336 households (35.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Colstrip
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years336 (35.7%)$103,824
45 to 64 Years457 (48.6%)$87,036
65+ Years148 (15.7%)$0
Total941 (100.0%)$87,321

Poverty in Colstrip

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colstrip

With 5.5% poverty level for males and 9.7% for females among the residents of Colstrip, 75 year old and over males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 36 males (100.0%) and 28 females (26.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colstrip
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)14 (16.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)28 (26.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (33.3%)20 (25.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)20 (12.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)31 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (5.5%)113 (9.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colstrip

According to the poverty statistics in Colstrip, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colstrip
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years84 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years136 (100.0%)73 (83.9%)
12 to 14 Years84 (100.0%)78 (73.6%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (66.7%)60 (75.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years48 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years158 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years208 (100.0%)139 (87.4%)
55 to 64 Years249 (100.0%)176 (85.0%)
65 to 74 Years91 (82.0%)54 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total1,097 (94.5%)1,052 (90.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colstrip

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Colstrip show that 1.1% or 6 of the total 523 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.2%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colstrip
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children262 (97.8%)6 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children197 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total517 (98.9%)6 (1.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colstrip

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colstrip
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)20 (40.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colstrip

The poverty data for Colstrip shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (1.1%) and 20 of the single-parent households (28.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (2.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (74.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colstrip
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (74.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (1.1%)20 (28.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Colstrip

Employment by Class of Employer in Colstrip

Among the 1,139 employed individuals in Colstrip, private company employees (584 | 51.3%), local government employees (197 | 17.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (111 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Colstrip
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees58451.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)564.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)978.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1119.8%
Local Government Employees19717.3%
State Government Employees262.3%
Federal Government Employees686.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,139100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Colstrip

According to the labor force statistics for Colstrip, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,739), 70.7% or 1,229 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 61 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 49 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.4% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Colstrip
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years67 (46.9%)15 (22.4%)
20 to 24 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years50 (68.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years355 (89.2%)23 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years347 (94.6%)24 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years162 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years156 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,229 (70.7%)61 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colstrip

According to labor force statistics for Colstrip, 83.1% of individuals (1,103) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,327) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 47 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 39 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colstrip
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma283 (74.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree459 (85.0%)27 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher322 (87.0%)28 (7.5%)
Total1,103 (83.1%)57 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Colstrip

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colstrip are Community & Social Service (164 | 14.0%), Education Instruction & Library (143 | 12.2%), Management (103 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (45 | 3.8%), and Health Technologists (34 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Colstrip

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colstrip, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Colstrip
OccupationMaleFemale
Management39 (37.9%)64 (62.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 33 (20.1%)131 (79.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library33 (23.1%)110 (76.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (15.6%)38 (84.4%)
Health Technologists7 (20.6%)27 (79.4%)
Total (Category)107 (30.7%)241 (69.3%)
Total (Overall)635 (54.4%)533 (45.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Colstrip are Security & Protection (58 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (49 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (43 | 3.7%), Law Enforcement (34 | 2.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (33 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Colstrip

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Colstrip, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (58.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (39.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Colstrip
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Security & Protection34 (58.6%)24 (41.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance17 (39.5%)26 (60.5%)
Personal Care & Service7 (25.9%)20 (74.1%)
Total (Category)58 (27.6%)152 (72.4%)
Total (Overall)635 (54.4%)533 (45.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Colstrip are , and Office & Administration (138 | 11.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Colstrip

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Colstrip
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration13 (9.4%)125 (90.6%)
Total (Category)13 (9.4%)125 (90.6%)
Total (Overall)635 (54.4%)533 (45.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Colstrip are Construction & Extraction (273 | 23.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (61 | 5.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Colstrip

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Colstrip
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)334 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)635 (54.4%)533 (45.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Colstrip are Production (110 | 9.4%), and Material Moving (28 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Colstrip

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Colstrip
OccupationMaleFemale
Production95 (86.4%)15 (13.6%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)123 (89.1%)15 (10.9%)
Total (Overall)635 (54.4%)533 (45.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Colstrip

Employment Industries in Colstrip

The major employment industries in Colstrip include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (238 | 20.4%), Educational Services (229 | 19.6%), Utilities (145 | 12.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (143 | 12.2%), and Construction (112 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in Colstrip

Employment Industries by Sex in Colstrip

The Colstrip industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Utilities (89.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (86.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Colstrip
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting25 (65.8%)13 (34.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction73 (65.2%)39 (34.8%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing17 (47.2%)19 (52.8%)
Utilities130 (89.7%)15 (10.3%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support17 (39.5%)26 (60.5%)
Educational Services31 (13.5%)198 (86.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance20 (14.0%)123 (86.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (17.1%)34 (82.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration34 (66.7%)17 (33.3%)
Total635 (54.4%)533 (45.6%)

Education in Colstrip

School Enrollment in Colstrip

The most common levels of schooling among the 633 students in Colstrip are middle school (218 | 34.4%), high school (143 | 22.6%), and elementary school (124 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in Colstrip
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool304.7%
Kindergarten477.4%
Elementary School12419.6%
Middle School21834.4%
High School14322.6%
College / Undergraduate426.6%
Graduate / Professional294.6%
Total633100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colstrip

Out of a total of 633 students who are enrolled in schools in Colstrip, 93 (14.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 540 (85.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 120 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colstrip
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds265 (90.4%)28 (9.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds99 (83.2%)20 (16.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds24 (61.5%)15 (38.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total540 (85.3%)93 (14.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colstrip

Education (137 | 32.5%), science & technology (84 | 20.0%), business (81 | 19.2%), liberal arts & history (42 | 10.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (25 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 421 individuals in Colstrip who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colstrip
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural255.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology143.3%
Social Sciences71.7%
Engineering81.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies71.7%
Science & Technology8420.0%
Business8119.2%
Education13732.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History4210.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications92.1%
Arts & Humanities71.7%
Total421100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Colstrip

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colstrip

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Colstrip are males with 4 vehicles (224, accounting for 36.1%) and females with 4 vehicles (209, making up 43.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colstrip
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle48 (7.7%)45 (8.7%)
2 Vehicles148 (23.8%)87 (16.8%)
3 Vehicles73 (11.8%)49 (9.5%)
4 Vehicles224 (36.1%)209 (40.4%)
5 or more Vehicles128 (20.6%)128 (24.7%)
Total621 (100.0%)518 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Colstrip

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Colstrip are 5 to 9 minutes (608 commuters, 53.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (158 commuters, 13.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (105 commuters, 9.2%).
Commute Time in Colstrip
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes968.4%
5 to 9 Minutes60853.4%
10 to 14 Minutes15813.9%
15 to 19 Minutes141.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1059.2%
25 to 29 Minutes796.9%
30 to 34 Minutes100.9%
35 to 39 Minutes272.4%
40 to 44 Minutes252.2%
45 to 59 Minutes70.6%
60 to 89 Minutes100.9%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Colstrip

The most common commute times in Colstrip are 5 to 9 minutes (357 commuters, 57.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (251 commuters, 48.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Colstrip
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes33 (5.3%)63 (12.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes357 (57.5%)251 (48.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes59 (9.5%)99 (19.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes44 (7.1%)61 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes35 (5.6%)44 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes10 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes27 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes25 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes10 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colstrip

The most frequent times of departure to work in Colstrip are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (164, 26.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (286, 55.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colstrip
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM61 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM38 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM164 (26.4%)15 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM111 (17.9%)2 (0.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM68 (11.0%)72 (13.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM65 (10.5%)40 (7.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM29 (4.7%)286 (55.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM27 (4.3%)8 (1.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (2.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)30 (5.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (3.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)8 (1.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM54 (8.7%)26 (5.0%)
Total621 (100.0%)518 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Colstrip

Occupancy by Ownership in Colstrip

Of the total 941 dwellings in Colstrip, owner-occupied units account for 787 (83.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 154 (16.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Colstrip
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units78783.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15416.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units941100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Colstrip

Occupancy by Household Size in Colstrip
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31733.7%
2-Person Household27529.2%
3-Person Household15116.1%
4+ Person Household19821.0%
Total Housing Units941100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colstrip

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colstrip
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household274 (86.4%)43 (13.6%)
2-Person Household210 (76.4%)65 (23.6%)
3-Person Household105 (69.5%)46 (30.5%)
4+ Person Household198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units787 (83.6%)154 (16.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colstrip

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colstrip
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma202 (76.2%)63 (23.8%)
College/Associate Degree370 (89.4%)44 (10.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher175 (78.8%)47 (21.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colstrip

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colstrip
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years404.3%
35 to 44 Years29631.5%
45 to 54 Years19220.4%
55 to 64 Years26528.2%
65 to 74 Years9410.0%
75 to 84 Years444.7%
85 Years and Over101.1%
Total941100.0%

Housing Finances in Colstrip

Median Income by Occupancy in Colstrip

Median Income by Occupancy in Colstrip
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied787 (83.6%)$91,063
Renter-Occupied154 (16.4%)$68,900
Average941 (100.0%)$87,321

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colstrip

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colstrip
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00081 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99915 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99976 (9.7%)7 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99979 (10.0%)33 (21.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99983 (10.5%)48 (31.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999193 (24.5%)35 (22.7%)
$150,000 or more166 (21.1%)31 (20.1%)
Total787 (100.0%)154 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colstrip

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colstrip
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30073 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499158 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799161 (20.5%)84 (54.5%)
$800 to $99963 (8.0%)49 (31.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499218 (27.7%)17 (11.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99979 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49911 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99910 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more14 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total787 (100.0%)154 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Colstrip

Housing Structures in Colstrip

Housing Structures in Colstrip
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached58362.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments70.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments859.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments232.4%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other24325.8%
Total941100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colstrip

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colstrip
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached551 (94.5%)32 (5.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other236 (97.1%)7 (2.9%)
Total787 (83.6%)154 (16.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colstrip

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colstrip
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms39 (5.0%)54 (35.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms65 (8.3%)79 (51.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms338 (42.9%)17 (11.0%)
8 or more Rooms329 (41.8%)4 (2.6%)
Total787 (100.0%)154 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colstrip

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colstrip
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas10 (1.3%)17 (11.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas366 (46.5%)11 (7.1%)
Electricity343 (43.6%)126 (81.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene14 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke49 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total787 (100.0%)154 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Colstrip

Household Vehicle Usage in Colstrip
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle86 (10.9%)102 (66.2%)
2 Vehicles224 (28.5%)52 (33.8%)
3 or more Vehicles471 (59.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total787 (100.0%)154 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Colstrip

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colstrip

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units429358
Median Property Value$78,700$177,400
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$483$14
Real Estate Taxes$667$14

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colstrip

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colstrip
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000122 (28.4%)22 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999106 (24.7%)29 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999164 (38.2%)260 (72.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (1.6%)47 (13.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99930 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total429 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colstrip

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colstrip
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00087 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99961 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99952 (12.1%)15 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (4.2%)27 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99946 (10.7%)65 (18.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (12.8%)42 (11.7%)
$150,000 or more95 (22.1%)138 (38.6%)
Total429 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colstrip

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colstrip
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x286 (66.7%)106,591 (29,774.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x7 (1.6%)234 (65.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x45 (10.5%)47 (13.1%)
4.0x or more71 (16.6%)4 (1.1%)
Total429 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colstrip

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colstrip
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800276 (64.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49986 (20.1%)136 (38.0%)
$800 to $1,49944 (10.3%)93 (26.0%)
Total429 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Colstrip

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colstrip

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colstrip
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years503 (92.0%)44 (8.0%)
19 to 25 Years90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years362 (90.9%)36 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years356 (97.0%)11 (3.0%)
55 to 64 Years425 (93.2%)31 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,204 (94.8%)122 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colstrip

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colstrip
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen503 (92.0%)44 (8.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colstrip

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colstrip
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000169 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999270 (77.1%)80 (22.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999208 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,410 (97.1%)42 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colstrip

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colstrip
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 633 (20.6%)127 (79.4%)
6 to 18 Years88 (16.1%)424 (77.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years30 (7.5%)332 (83.4%)
45 to 54 Years44 (12.0%)312 (85.0%)
55 to 64 Years137 (30.0%)368 (80.7%)
65 to 74 Years165 (100.0%)103 (62.4%)
75 Years and over54 (100.0%)18 (33.3%)
Total551 (23.7%)1,863 (80.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colstrip

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colstrip
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years32 (12.7%)63 (22.5%)
18 to 34 Years15 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years89 (14.5%)82 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years61 (54.9%)20 (37.0%)
75 Years and over36 (100.0%)8 (44.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Colstrip

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Colstrip: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (9.1%)27 (9.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (10.9%)9 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years42 (37.8%)4 (7.4%)
75 Years and over36 (100.0%)8 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Colstrip: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (8.0%)25 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years25 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Colstrip: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (12.7%)43 (15.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (3.3%)42 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (29.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Colstrip: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (2.1%)6 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (30.6%)16 (29.6%)
75 Years and over36 (100.0%)8 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Colstrip: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (29.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (44.4%)

Technology Access in Colstrip

Computing Device Access in Colstrip

Computing Device Access in Colstrip
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop65169.2%
Smartphone75680.3%
Tablet63567.5%
No Computing Device848.9%
Total941100.0%

Internet Access in Colstrip

Internet Access in Colstrip
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet272.9%
Broadband Home39542.0%
Cellular Data Only14115.0%
Satellite Internet21923.3%
No Internet12913.7%
Total941100.0%

Colstrip Summary

Colstrip, Montana is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state, about 40 miles from the Wyoming border. It is situated in the Powder River Basin, an area known for its coal mining and energy production. The town was founded in 1924 by the Northern Pacific Railway, and was named after the nearby Colstrip Creek.
Colstrip is located in Rosebud County, and has a population of 2,214 as of the 2010 census. The town is located at an elevation of 3,400 feet, and has a total area of 1.7 square miles. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.
The economy of Colstrip is largely based on coal mining and energy production. The town is home to two large coal-fired power plants, the Colstrip Power Plant and the Rosebud Power Plant. The Colstrip Power Plant is the largest coal-fired power plant in the state, and is owned by the Montana Power Company. The Rosebud Power Plant is owned by the Rosebud Mining Company. Both plants provide electricity to the region, and employ a large number of people in the area.
In addition to the power plants, Colstrip is home to several other businesses, including a lumber mill, a grain elevator, and a variety of retail stores. The town also has a small airport, and is served by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
The demographics of Colstrip are largely white, with a small percentage of Native Americans and African Americans. The median household income is $41,000, and the median age is 38. The town has a high school, and a number of churches.
Colstrip is a small town with a rich history and a bright future. The town is home to a variety of businesses, and is a major source of energy for the region. The town is also home to a diverse population, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Colstrip?
Total Population of Colstrip is 2,327.
What is the Total Male Population of Colstrip?
Total Male Population of Colstrip is 1,161.
What is the Total Female Population of Colstrip?
Total Female Population of Colstrip is 1,166.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Colstrip?
There are 99.57 Males per 100 Females in Colstrip.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Colstrip?
There are 100.43 Females per 100 Males in Colstrip.
What is the Median Population Age in Colstrip?
Median Population Age in Colstrip is 41.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Colstrip
Average Family Size in Colstrip is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Colstrip
Average Household Size in Colstrip is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Colstrip?
Per Capita income in Colstrip is $40,380.
What is the Median Family Income in Colstrip?
Median Family Income in Colstrip is $110,110.
What is the Median Household income in Colstrip?
Median Household Income in Colstrip is $87,321.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Colstrip?
Income or Wage Gap in Colstrip is 48.5%.
Women in Colstrip earn 51.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Colstrip?
Inequality or Gini Index in Colstrip is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Colstrip?
There are 1,229 People in the Labor Forcein in Colstrip.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Colstrip?
70.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Colstrip.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Colstrip?
Unemployment Rate in Colstrip is 5.0%.