MT
Regular Public School District
3 Schools
Bridger K-12 Schools
Bridger, MT 59014
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Carbon County
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3 Operating Schools
(406) 662-3533
Official Website
Community Population & Income Overview
Census 2023 • SAIPE 2024Total Population
1,371
158 school-age (5-17)
Median Household Income
$45,893
Overall Poverty Rate
13.27%
182 people in poverty
Child Poverty Rate
10.94%
21 children in poverty
School-Age Child Poverty Trends (5-Year History)
Annual Census SAIPE estimates for school district children aged 5–17 in poverty
| Census Vintage | School-Age Children (5–17) | Children in Poverty | District Poverty Rate | State Benchmark | National Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 188 | 16 | 8.51% | 13.1% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 189 | 26 | 13.76% | 13.24% | 15.78% |
| 2022 | 192 | 25 | 13.02% | 12.46% | 15.17% |
| 2023 | 193 | 27 | 13.99% | 11.38% | 14.98% |
| 2024 | 192 | 21 | 10.94% | 10.58% | 14.67% |
Housing & Real Estate Context
Census 2023
Median Home Value
$258,900
Median Gross Rent
$763/mo
Owner-Occupied
384
Renter-Occupied
184
Occupied
568
Housing Tenure Distribution
Ratio of owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied residential households
Owner-Occupied
384 (67.6%)
Renter-Occupied
184 (32.4%)
Household Income Distribution (16 Brackets)
Census 2023 • Total: 568 households
16 (2.8%)
24 (4.2%)
42 (7.4%)
79 (13.9%)
30 (5.3%)
35 (6.2%)
28 (4.9%)
25 (4.4%)
20 (3.5%)
18 (3.2%)
34 (6%)
87 (15.3%)
63 (11.1%)
34 (6%)
21 (3.7%)
12 (2.1%)
< $10k
16 (2.8%)
$10k-$14k
24 (4.2%)
$15k-$19k
42 (7.4%)
$20k-$24k
79 (13.9%)
$25k-$29k
30 (5.3%)
$30k-$34k
35 (6.2%)
$35k-$39k
28 (4.9%)
$40k-$44k
25 (4.4%)
$45k-$49k
20 (3.5%)
$50k-$59k
18 (3.2%)
$60k-$74k
34 (6%)
$75k-$99k
87 (15.3%)
$100k-$124k
63 (11.1%)
$125k-$149k
34 (6%)
$150k-$199k
21 (3.7%)
$200k+
12 (2.1%)
School-Age Grade Population Distribution
Census 2023 • Total: 170 students
18 (10.6%)
5 (2.9%)
15 (8.8%)
8 (4.7%)
3 (1.8%)
9 (5.3%)
23 (13.5%)
4 (2.4%)
28 (16.5%)
30 (17.6%)
23 (13.5%)
4 (2.4%)
1st Grade
18 (10.6%)
2nd Grade
5 (2.9%)
3rd Grade
15 (8.8%)
4th Grade
8 (4.7%)
5th Grade
3 (1.8%)
6th Grade
9 (5.3%)
7th Grade
23 (13.5%)
8th Grade
4 (2.4%)
9th Grade
28 (16.5%)
10th Grade
30 (17.6%)
11th Grade
23 (13.5%)
12th Grade
4 (2.4%)