Economy & Jobs — Plains, Montana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $25,491 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$28,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,265 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 19.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 524 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.7% |
| Retail | 21.5% |
| Construction | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
