Living in Shawmut, Montana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shawmut · Census data 2020–2024

Shawmut has 36 residents with a median age of 76.2. .

Shawmut is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Shawmut at a glance

Population
36
Median age
76.2State: 40.4
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24%

Is Shawmut a good place to live?

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Shawmut: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
29
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
48.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1956
Average household size
2.40

48.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Shawmut has many vacation and second homes.

Shawmut demographics

Population
36
Median age
76.2
Under 18
16.7%
65 and older
52.8%
Households
15
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
16.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shawmut ›

Education in Shawmut

24% of adults 25 and older in Shawmut have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Shawmut24%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Shawmut

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
100%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
73.3%

Shawmut vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Shawmut36———
Ryegate273$46,786$147,500$813
Harlowton1,058$55,600$180,500$742
Big Timber1,611$66,898$278,200$1,109
Greycliff158$70,417——
Moore224$49,792$183,000$794
Hobson160$42,917$161,300$538

More for people moving to Shawmut

Shawmut ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Shawmut: FAQ

Is Shawmut, MT a good place to live?

What is the median age in Shawmut?

The median age in Shawmut is 76.2 years (Montana: 40.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Shawmut?

The unemployment rate in Shawmut is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Shawmut?

24% of adults in Shawmut have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

Last updated: