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The Big Sky CDP(1) had a population of 2,445 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Big Sky ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Montana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Big Sky is located at latitude 45.2846 and longitude -111.3683 in Gallatin County. The formal boundaries for the Big Sky Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 119.99 sq. miles and a water area of 0.24 sq. miles. Gallatin County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7).
While the primary coordinates for Big Sky Census Designated Place are located in Gallatin County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Madison County.
The Big Sky Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
Montana is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Big Sky Census Designated Place is located within Big Sky Division of Gallatin County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,445 (100%) |
| Population Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $138,805 |
| Per Capita Income | $88,550 |
| Median Home Value | $1,137,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,178 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 914 (28.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 173 (5.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,091 (65.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,087 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 633 (58.2%) |
The table below compares Big Sky to the other 497 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Montana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 44 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 424 | 15th |
| Median Household Income | # 10 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 327 | 34th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Montana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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