Blackfeet Reservation - Montana State University$34,551 for all reservation households. The per...

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August 2017

SUMMARY

The poverty rate on the Blackfeet Reservation increased from 36% in 2012 to 38.6% in 2015. This increase is very similar to the experience of residents of all reservations in Montana. The participation rate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) decrease substantially in recent years from over 36% to 27%. The labor force participation rate fell from 64% in 2012 to 53% in 2015. This decline is much greater than the decline experience by residents of all reservations in Montana.

The poverty rate for the Blackfeet Reservation was

38.6% in 2015, while the rate for all residents of reservations was 31.1%.

The poverty rate for both the Blackfeet Reservation and all reservations residents increased from 2012 to 2015.

The Blackfeet Reservation had a greater

percentage of individuals in poverty for all age groups than for all reservation residents.

Blackfeet Reservation

Montana Poverty Report Card

Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate by Age

29.1 30.0 30.2 31.136.0

39.5 37.9 38.6

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20

30

40

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2012 2013 2014 2015

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All Reservations Blackfeet

41.0

29.5

14.8

45.2

37.5

21.6

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10

20

30

40

50

60

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Poverty Rate by Age (2011 - 2015)


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The unemployment rate for the Blackfeet Reservation is 18.7% in 2015.

The unemployment rate for the Blackfeet Reservation and for all reservation residents declined from 2012 to 2015. The decline was larger on the Blackfeet Reservation.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Blackfeet Reservation was 27.3% in 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Blackfeet Reservation declined significantly while the rate for all reservation residents was unchanged from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families program on the Blackfeet Reservation was 9.1%.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Blackfeet Reservation declined significantly while the participation rate for all reservation residents declined only slightly from 2012 to 2015.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Unemployment Rate

15.417.5 15.6 15.0

20.623.2

20.918.7

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Unemployment Rates


22.2 23.4 22.7 22.2

36.7 35.229.1 27.3

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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7.3 7.1 6.8 6.8

12.9 12.910.1 9.1

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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A federal program allows students from low income households to receive either free school lunches or a reduced price for school lunches. A student from a 4 person household is eligible for a free lunches if the household income is below $31,980 or a reduced price lunch if household income is below $45,510. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced prices lunches are listed in the table below by school district. Each of these schools serves a significant area of a reservation in Montana. Data is not available for some schools that serve a reservation (for example: Browning, Lodge Grass and Plenty Coups). Some other districts that serve small portions of a reservation are not listed below.

Information is currently unavailable.


Medicaid Utilization Estimates

Utilization of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Free and Reduced School Lunch Eligibility

School County %

Hardin Elementary Big Horn 94.4%

Hardin High School Big Horn 89.5%

Northern Cheyenne High School Big Horn 98.8%

Harlem Elementary Blaine 84.8%

Harlem High School Blaine 84.7%

Kila Elementary Flathead 55.3%

Cut Bank Elementary Glacier 57.8%

Cut Bank High School Glacier 41.4%

East Glacier Park Elementary Glacier 80.0%

Box Elder Elementary Hill 94.2%

Box Elder High School Hill 97.7%

Rocky Boy Elementary Hill 92.5%

Arlee Elementary Lake 79.3%

Arlee High School Lake 78.8%

Polson Elementary Lake 57.5%

Polson High School Lake 37.5%

St. Ignatius School (K-12) Lake 84.3%

Valley View Elementary Lake 75.0%

Ronan Elementary Lake 90.7%

Ronan High School Lake 56.3%

School County %

Charlo Elementary Lake 65.4%

Charlo High School Lake 45.2%

Dodson School (K-12) Phillips 90.8%

Valier Elementary Pondera 50.0%

Valier High School Pondera 41.7%

Frontier Elementary Roosevelt 65.3%

Poplar High School Roosevelt 97.3%

Culbertson Elementary Roosevelt 48.8%

Culbertson High School Roosevelt 35.8%

Wolf Point Elementary Roosevelt 94.6%

Wolf Point High School Roosevelt 94.6%

Froid Elementary Roosevelt 50.0%

Froid High School Roosevelt 50.0%

St. Labre Catholic High School Rosebud 89.4%

Hot Springs School (K-12) Sanders 68.3%

Medicine Lake Schools (K-12) Sheridan 68.3%

Frazer Elementary Valley 99.0%

Nashua Schools (K-12) Valley 29.9%

Lustre Elementary Valley 35.0%

Morin Elementary Yellowstone 96.1%

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The 2015 population on the Blackfeet Reservation is 10,938. This is an increase of 3.8% since 2012. The 2015 population of all Montana reservations is 68,976. From 2012 to 2015, the reservation population increased

2.8%.

The labor force participation rate on the Blackfeet Reservation declined from 64% to 53% from 2012 to 2015.

The labor force participation rate for all residents of reservations in Montana declined slightly from 59% to 56%.

In 2015, approximately one third of all residents of the Blackfeet Reservation are under age 18 while 9% are age 65 or older.

In 2015, 30% of residents of Montana’s reservations are under age 18 while 13% are over age 65.

67,116 67,851 68,302 68,976

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

All Reservations

Population

Labor Force

Age Distribution

10,540 10,581 10,994 10,938

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

Blackfeet

59 58 56 5664 59 56 53

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Labor Force Participation Rate


31

57

12

33

58

9

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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Age Distribution (2012)


30

57

13

32

59

9

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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The dependency ratio is calculated by adding the under 18 population and the 65 and over population and dividing this by the age 18 to 64 population. The dependency ratio for all reservation residents is approximately 43%.

The dependency ratio for the Blackfeet Reservation remained constant at 41% from 2012 to 2015.

The highest educational attainment for residents (age

25 and older) of all Montana reservations is 12% less than a high school diploma, 34% high school graduate and 18% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

The highest educational attainment for most residents (age 25 and older) of the Blackfeet Reservation is to hold a high school diploma (41%). Approximately 15% of Blackfeet Reservation residents age 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.

In 2015, 22% of households on all Montana reservations had income less than $15,000, while 36% had incomes over $50,000.

On the Blackfeet Reservation, 32% of households had income less than $15,000 and 28% had income of over $50,000.

Dependency Ratios

Educational Attainment Age 25 and Older

Ranges of Income

43 42 43 4341 41 41 41

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20

30

40

50

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Dependency Ratios


12

34 36

18

11

41

34

15

0

10

20

30

40

50

Less than HighSchool Diploma

High SchoolGraduate

Some College Bachelor'sDegree or

Higher

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22

15

27

3632

15

2528

0

10

20

30

40

50

Under $15,000 $15,000 to$24,999

$25,000 to$49,999

$50,000 anAbove

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Ranges of Income


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In 2015, the median household income on the Blackfeet Reservation was $26,930 compared to $34,551 for all reservation households.

The per capita income for the Blackfeet Reservation ($14,571) was also lower than the all reservation per capita income ($16,886).




The data sources for this report can be found at www.msuextension.org/poverty.

Personal Income by Source

Transfer Payments

Median Income

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

34,551

16,886

26,930

14,571

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10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

Median Household Income(Dollars)

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August 2017

SUMMARY

The poverty rate on the Crow Reservation increased from 28.5% in 2012 to 31.5% in 2015. This increase is very similar to the experience of residents of all reservations in Montana. The unemployment rate has declined from nearly 29% to 24% over the same period. The participation rate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has remained virtually unchanged at 23%. The per capita income on the reservation is about 8% less than per capita income on all Montana Reservations. However, the median household income is over 25% higher than the same metric on all Montana Reservations.

The poverty rate for the Crow Reservation was


The poverty rate for both the Crow Reservation and all reservations residents increased from 2012 to 2015.

The Crow Reservation has a greater percentage of

individuals in poverty for those under 18 and those over 65 then the average for all reservation residents.

Crow Reservation


Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate by Age

29.1 30.0 30.2 31.128.5 28.3 30.1

31.5

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20

30

40

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2012 2013 2014 2015

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Poverty Rate

All Reservations Crow

41.0

29.5

14.8

41.8

28.2

19.3

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10

20

30

40

50

60


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The unemployment rate for the Crow

Reservation was 24% in 2015. The unemployment rate for the Crow

Reservation and for all reservation residents declined from 2012 to 2015. The decline on the Crow Reservation was nearly 5%.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Crow Reservation was 23% in 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Crow Reservation declined while the rate for all reservation residents was unchanged from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Crow Reservation was 8.3%.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Crow Reservation was fairly steady while the participation rate for all reservation residents declined slightly from 2012 to 2015.



Unemployment Rate

15.417.5 15.6 15.0

28.7 29.226.1

24.0

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Unemployment Rates


22.2 23.4 22.7 22.224.121.2 22.1 23.0

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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7.3 7.1 6.8 6.88.5 8.5 8.1 8.3

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20.0

30.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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The 2015 population on the Crow Reservation is 7,014. This is a decrease of 1% since 2012. The 2015 population of all Montana reservations is 68,976. From 2012 to 2015, the reservation population increased

2.8%.

The labor force participation rate on the Crow Reservation remained fairly steady at 67% from 2012 to 2015.


In 2015, 31% of all residents of the Crow Reservation are under age 18 while 10% are age 65 or older.


67,116 67,851 68,302 68,976

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10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

All Reservations

Population

Labor Force

Age Distribution

7,090 6,847 6,292 7,014

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

Crow

59 58 56 56

68 70 68 67

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

2012 2013 2014 2015

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31

57

12

34

58

9

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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30

57

13

31

58

10

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10

20

30

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60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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The dependency ratio for the Crow Reservation remained constant at 42% from 2012 to 2015.

The highest educational attainment for residents (age 25 and older) of all Montana reservations is 12% less than a high school diploma, 34% high school graduate and 18% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

The highest educational attainment for most residents (age 25 and older) of the Crow Reservation is to have some college education (38%). Approximately 17% of Crow Reservation residents age 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.


On the Crow Reservation, 15% of households had income less than $15,000 and 46% had income of over $50,000.

Dependency Ratios


Ranges of Income

43 42 43 4342 41 42 42

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Dependency Ratios


12

34 36

1814

32

38

17

0

10

20

30

40

50


High SchoolGraduate


Higher

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Educatonal Attainment Age 25 and Older


2215

27

36

15 14

24

46

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Under $15,000 $15,000 to$24,999

$25,000 to$49,999

$50,000 anAbove

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In 2015, the median household income on the Crow Reservation was $44,541 compared to $34,551 for all reservation households.

The per capita income for the Crow Reservation ($15,597) was lower than the all reservation per capita income ($16,886).






Transfer Payments

Median Income


34,551

16,886

44,542

15,597

-

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000



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August 2017

SUMMARY

The poverty rate on the Flathead Reservation decreased slightly from 24.4% in 2012 to 23.6% in 2015. This decline is different from the increase that was experienced by residents of all reservations in Montana. The unemployment rate declined from 12.7% in 2012 to 10.3% in 2015. This rate is much lower than the 15% unemployment rate experienced by residents of all reservations. Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) increased slightly in recent years to 17.9% in 2015. This is less than the 22.2% experienced by all reservation residents.

The poverty rate for the Flathead Reservation was


The poverty rate for the Flathead Reservation declined from 2012 to 2015 while the all reservation rate increased.

The Flathead Reservation has a smaller percentage

of individuals in poverty for all age groups than for all reservation residents.

Flathead Reservation


Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate by Age

29.1 30.0 30.2 31.124.4 23.8 23.5 23.6

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20

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40

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Poverty Rate

All Reservations Flathead

41.0

29.5

14.8

33.7

23.0

11.4

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10

20

30

40

50

60


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The unemployment rate for the Flathead

Reservation was 10.3% in 2015. The unemployment rate for the Flathead

Reservation and for all reservation residents declined from 2012 to 2015. The decline was larger on the Flathead Reservation.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Flathead Reservation was 17.9% in 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Flathead Reservation increased while the rate for all reservation residents was unchanged from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Flathead Reservation was 3.2%.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Flathead Reservation increased while the participation rate for all reservation residents declined slightly from 2012 to 2015.



Unemployment Rate

15.417.5 15.6 15.0

12.715.0

11.5 10.3

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Unemployment Rates


22.2 23.4 22.7 22.216.1 18.7 19.1 17.9

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10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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7.3 7.1 6.8 6.8

2.5 2.7 3.2 3.2

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20.0

30.0

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The 2015 population on the Flathead Reservation is 28,993. This is an increase of 1% since 2012. The 2015 population of all Montana reservations is 68,976. From 2012 to 2015, the reservation population

increased 2.8%.

The labor force participation rate on the Flathead Reservation declined from 59% to 57% from 2012 to 2015.


In 2015, 26% of all residents of the Flathead Reservation are under age 18 while 18% are age 65 or older.


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10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

All Reservations

Population

Labor Force

Age Distribution

28,724 28,851 29,031 28,993

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

Flathead

59 58 56 5659 59 58 57

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

2012 2013 2014 2015

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30

57

13

26

57

18

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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57

12

26

58

16

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10

20

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70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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The dependency ratio for the Flathead Reservation increased slightly to 43% from 2012 to 2015.


The highest educational attainment for most residents (age 25 and older) of the Flathead Reservation is to have some college education (35%). Approximately 23% of Flathead Reservation residents age 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.


On the Flathead Reservation, 19% of households had income less than $15,000 and 38% had income of over $50,000.

Dependency Ratios


Ranges of Income

43 42 43 4342 42 43 43

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10

20

30

40

50

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Dependency Ratios


22

15

27

36

1915

28

38

0

10

20

30

40

50

Under $15,000 $15,000 to$24,999

$25,000 to$49,999

$50,000 anAbove

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Ranges of Income


12

34 36

18

9

3235

23

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10

20

30

40

50


High SchoolGraduate


Higher

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In 2015, the median household income on the Flathead Reservation was $36,937 compared to $34,551 for all reservation households.

The per capita income for the Flathead Reservation ($21,130) was higher than the all reservation per capita income ($16,886).






Transfer Payments

Median Income


34,551

16,886

36,937

21,130

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10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000



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August 2017

SUMMARY

The poverty rate on the Fort Belknap Reservation increased from 36.4% in 2012 to 41% in 2015. Both the rate of poverty and the increase in the poverty rate were higher over this time period as compared to the residents of all Montana reservations. The unemployment rate on the Fort Belknap Reservation has more than doubled since 2012. The 2015 unemployment rate of 26.5% is now much higher than the 15% rate experienced by residents of all reservations. The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program was over 20% in 2015, which is nearly triple the 6.8% participation rate experience by all residents of reservations.

The poverty rate for the Fort Belknap Reservation was 41% in 2015, while the rate for all residents of reservations was 31.1%.

The poverty rate for both the Fort Belknap Reservation and all reservation residents increased from 2012 to 2015.

The Fort Belknap Reservation has a higher percentage of individuals in poverty for those age 64 and under than for all reservation residents.

Fort Belknap Reservation


Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate by Age

29.1 30.0 30.2 31.136.4

39.4 37.941.0

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40

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All Reservations Fort Belknap

41.0

29.5

14.8

53.0

36.9

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The unemployment rate for the Fort Belknap

Reservation was 26.5% in 2015.

The unemployment rate for the Fort Belknap Reservation increased significantly (11.4% to 26.5%) while the rate for all reservation residents declined slightly from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Fort Belknap Reservation was 30.2% in 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Fort Belknap Reservation increased while the rate for all reservation residents was unchanged from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Fort Belknap Reservation was 20.2%.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Fort Belknap Reservation increased while the participation rate for all reservation residents declined slightly from 2012 to 2015.



Unemployment Rate

15.417.5 15.6 15.0

11.4

18.920.8

26.5

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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22.2 23.4 22.7 22.225.9 27.6 28.8 30.2

0.0

10.0

20.0

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40.0

50.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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7.3 7.1 6.8 6.8

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20.2

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30.0

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The 2015 population on the Fort Belknap Reservation is 3,049. This is an increase of 7.5% since 2012.

The 2015 population of all Montana reservations is 68,976. From 2012 to 2015, the reservation population increased 2.8%.

The labor force participation rate on the Fort Belknap Reservation increased from 48% to 59% from 2012 to 2015.


In 2015, 37% all residents of the Fort Belknap Reservation are under age 18 while 8% are age 65 or older.


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20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Population

Labor Force

Age Distribution

2,835 2,978 3,025 3,049

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

Fort Belknap

59 58 56 5648 49

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20

30

40

50

60

70

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57

12

36

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10

20

30

40

50

60

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13

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The dependency ratio for the Fort Belknap Reservation increased slightly to 45% from 2012 to 2015.


The highest educational attainment for most residents (age 25 and older) of the Fort Belknap Reservation is to have some college education (51%). Approximately 16% of Fort Belknap Reservation residents age 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.


On the Fort Belknap Reservation, 23% of households had income less than $15,000 and 29% had income of over $50,000.

Dependency Ratios


Ranges of Income

43 42 43 4344 44 43 45

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30

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50

60

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15

27

36

23 2326

29

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10

20

30

40

50

Under $15,000 $15,000 to$24,999

$25,000 to$49,999

$50,000 anAbove

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34 36

1814

19

51

16

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10

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40

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60


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In 2015, the median household income on the Fort Belknap Reservation was $28,571 compared to $34,551 for all reservation households.

The per capita income for the Fort Belknap Reservation ($11,158) was lower than the all reservation per capita income ($16,886).






Transfer Payments

Median Income


34,551

16,886

28,571

11,158

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10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000



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August 2017

SUMMARY

The poverty rate on the Fort Peck Reservation increased from 24.9% in 2012 to 30.6% in 2015. This rate is now very similar to the rate (31.1%) experienced by residents of all reservations in Montana. The unemployment rate on the Fort Peck Reservation increased 4.3% to 8.1% in 2015. The unemployment rate of all residents of reservations in Montana was constant over this same period. The labor force participation rate declined from 52% in 2012 to 48% in 2015. This decline was very similar to the declined experienced residents of all reservation residents. The median household income on the Fort Peck Reservation was $31,097 in 2012 which was about approximately 10% less than for residents of all reservations.

The poverty rate for the Fort Peck Reservation was 30.6% in 2015, while the rate for all residents of reservations was 31.1%.

The poverty rate for both the Fort Peck Reservations and all reservation residents increased from 2012 to 2015.

The Fort Peck Reservation has a smaller percentage of individuals in poverty for all age groups than for all reservation residents.

Fort Peck Reservation


Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate by Age

29.1 30.0 30.2 31.124.9

29.6 28.1 30.6

0

10

20

30

40

50

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Poverty Rate

All Reservations Fort Peck

41.0

29.5

14.8

37.8

29.3

13.1

0

10

20

30

40

50

60


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The unemployment rate for the Fort Peck


The unemployment rate for the Fort Peck Reservation increased while the rate for all reservation residents declined from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Fort Peck Reservation was 17.8% in 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Fort Peck Reservation decreased while the rate for all reservation residents was unchanged from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Fort Peck Reservation was 6.9%.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Fort Peck Reservation decreased while the participation rate for all reservation residents declined slightly from 2012 to 2015.



Unemployment Rate

15.417.5 15.6 15.0

4.3 5.3 5.0

8.1

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Unemployment Rates


22.2 23.4 22.7 22.219.3 19.8 17.6 17.8

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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7.3 7.1 6.8 6.8

10.4 9.17.4 6.9

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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School County %





















School County %























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The 2015 population on the Fort Peck Reservation is 10,238. This is an increase of 5% since 2012.


The labor force participation rate on the Fort Peck Reservation declined from 52% to 48% from 2012 to 2015.


In 2015, approximately one third of all residents of the Fort Peck Reservation are under age 18 while 10% are age 65 or older.


67,116 67,851 68,302 68,976

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

All Reservations

Population

Labor Force

Age Distribution

9,747 10,085 10,262 10,238

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

Fort Peck

59 58 56 5652 49 48 48

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

2012 2013 2014 2015

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31

57

12

31

58

10

-

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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30

57

13

32

58

10

-

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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5


The dependency ratio for the Fort Peck Reservation remained constant at 42% from 2012 to 2015.


The highest educational attainment for most residents (age 25 and older) of the Fort Peck Reservation is to hold a high school diploma (40%). Approximately 12% of Fort Peck Reservation residents age 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.


On the Fort Peck Reservation, 24% of households had income less than $15,000 and 35% had income of over $50,000.

Dependency Ratios


Ranges of Income

43 42 43 4342 42 42 42

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Dependency Ratios


12

34 36

1818

40

31

12

0

10

20

30

40

50

60


High SchoolGraduate


Higher

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22

15

27

36

24

15

26

35

0

10

20

30

40

50

Under $15,000 $15,000 to$24,999

$25,000 to$49,999

$50,000 anAbove

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Ranges of Income


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In 2015, the median household income on the Fort Peck Reservation was $31,097 compared to $34,551 for all reservation households.

The per capita income for the Fort Peck Reservation ($14,491) was lower than the all reservation per capita income ($16,886).






Transfer Payments

Median Income


34,551

16,886

31,097

14,491

-

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000



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)

Median Income 2015





1

August 2017

SUMMARY

The poverty rate on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation increased from 41.7% in 2012 to 45.6% in 2015. This increase was double the increase in the rate experienced by residents of all Montana reservations. The participation rate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was 36.8% in 2015 which was substantially higher than the 22.2% participation rate of residents of all reservations. The labor force participation rate was fairly constant at 60% for the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.

The poverty rate for the Northern Cheyenne Reservation was 45.6% in 2015, while the rate for all residents of reservations was 31.1%.

The poverty rate for both the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and all reservation residents increased from 2012 to 2015.

The Northern Cheyenne Reservation has a higher percentage of individuals in poverty for all age groups than for all reservation residents.

Northern Cheyenne Reservation


Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate by Age

29.1 30.0 30.2 31.1

41.7 38.844.5 45.6

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Poverty Rate

All Reservations Northern Cheyenne

41.0

29.5

14.8

54.6

40.5 37.7

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70


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The unemployment rate for the Northern

Cheyenne Reservation was 28.5% in 2015.

The unemployment rate for the Northern Cheyenne Reservation increased substantially while the rate for all reservation residents decreased from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation was 36.8% in 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation increased while the rate for all reservation residents was unchanged from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation was 15.3%.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation decreased while the participation rate for all reservation residents declined slightly from 2012 to 2015.



Unemployment Rate

15.417.5 15.6 15.0

21.124.4

29.7 28.5

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Unemployment Rates


22.2 23.4 22.7 22.2

33.2 33.3 34.6 36.8

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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7.3 7.1 6.8 6.8

17.214.7 15.7 15.3

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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School County %





















School County %























4

The 2015 population on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation is 4,810. This is an increase of 2.8% since 2012.


The labor force participation rate on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation remained fairly steady at 60% from 2012 to 2015.


In 2015, 38% of all residents of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation are under age 18 while 8% are age 65 or older.


67,116 67,851 68,302 68,976

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

All Reservations

Population

Labor Force

Age Distribution

4,679 4,697 4,785 4,810

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

Northern Cheyenne

59 58 56 5661 61 59 60

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

2012 2013 2014 2015

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31

57

12

40

53

7

-

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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30

57

13

38

54

8

-

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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5


The dependency ratio for the Northern Cheyenne Reservation remained fairly constant at 46% from 2012 to 2015.


The highest educational attainment for most residents (age 25 and older) of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation is to hold a high school diploma (35%). Approximately 14% of Northern Cheyenne Reservation residents age 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.


On the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, 24% of households had income less than $15,000 and 33% had income of over $50,000.

Dependency Ratios


Ranges of Income

43 42 43 4347 46 47 46

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Dependency Ratios


12

34 36

1819

35 33

14

0

10

20

30

40

50

60


High SchoolGraduate


Higher

Pe

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22

15

27

36

24

14

2933

0

10

20

30

40

50

Under $15,000 $15,000 to$24,999

$25,000 to$49,999

$50,000 anAbove

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Ranges of Income


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In 2015, the median household income on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation was $32,120 compared to $34,551 for all reservation households.

The per capita income for the Northern Cheyenne Reservation ($11,991) was lower than the all reservation per capita income ($16,886).






Transfer Payments

Median Income


34,551

16,886

32,120

11,991

-

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000



Do

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($

)

Median Income 2015





1

August 2017

SUMMARY

The poverty rate on the Rocky Boy Reservation increased 36.5% in 2012 to 40.8% in 2015. This rate is higher than the 31.1% rate experienced by residents of all reservations. The unemployment rate for both the Rocky Boy Reservation and all reservations in Montana were very similar from 2012 to 2015, with both at approximately 15% in 2015. Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on the Rocky Boy Reservation increased from 38.6% in 2012 to 44.5% in 2015. The 2015 rate is double the rate experienced by residents of all reservations. Participation in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) on the Rocky Boy Reservation was 19% which was much higher than the 6.8% rate on all reservations.

The poverty rate for the Rocky Boy Reservation was 40.8% in 2015, while the rate for all residents of reservations was 31.1%.

The poverty rate for both the Rocky Boy Reservation and all reservation residents increased from 2012 to 2015.

The Rocky Boy Reservation has a higher percentage of individual in poverty for all groups than for all reservations residents.

Rocky Boy Reservation


Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate by Age

29.1 30.0 30.2 31.1

36.5 36.3 39.6 40.8

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Poverty Rate

All Reservations Rocky Boy

41.0

29.5

14.8

47.1

38.5

21.5

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70


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The unemployment rate for the Rocky Boy


The unemployment rate for the Rocky Boy Reservation increased slightly while the rate for all reservation residents decreased slightly from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Rocky Boy Reservation was 44.5% in 2015.

The participation rate in the SNAP program on the Rocky Boy Reservation increased while the rate for all reservation residents was unchanged from 2012 to 2015.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Rocky Boy Reservation was 19%.

The participation rate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on the Rocky Boy Reservation increased while the participation rate for all reservation residents declined slightly from 2012 to 2015.



Unemployment Rate

15.4

17.5 15.6

15.0

15.5

15.1 15.0

15.8

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Unemployment Rates


22.2 23.4 22.7 22.2

38.6 40.2 41.844.5

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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7.3 7.1 6.8 6.8

17.2 17.2 17.119.0

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

2012 2013 2014 2015

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A federal program allows students from low income households to receive either free school lunches or a reduced price for school lunches. A student from a 4 person household is eligible for a free lunches if the household income is below $31,980 or a reduced price lunch if household income is below $45,510. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced prices lunches are listed in the table below by school district. Each of these schools serves a significant area of reservation in Montana. Data is not available for some schools that serve reservation communities (for example: Browning, Lodge Grass and Plenty Coups). Some other districts that serve small portions of reservation communities are not listed below.




School County %

















St Ignatius School (K-12) Lake 84.3%




School County %














St Labre Catholic High School Rosebud 89.4%









4

The 2015 population on the Rocky Boy Reservation is 3,934. This is an increase of approximately 12.4% since 2012.


The labor force participation rate on the Rocky Boy Reservation declined from 55% to 44% from 2012 to 2015.


In 2015, 38% of all residents of the Rocky Boy Reservation are under at 18 while 6% are age 65 or older.


67,116 67,851 68,302 68,976

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

All Reservations

Population

Labor Force

Age Distribution

3,501 3,812 3,913 3,934

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

Rocky Boy

59 58 56 5655 5248 44

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

2012 2013 2014 2015

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31

57

12

36

58

6

-

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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30

57

13

38

56

6

-

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Under 18 18-64 65 & Over

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The dependency ratio is calculated by adding the Under 18 population and the 65 and over population and dividing this by the age 18 to 64 population. The dependency ratio for all reservation residents is approximately 43%.

The dependency ratio for the Rocky Boy Reservation increased to 44% from 2012 to 2015.

The highest educational attainment for residents of all Montana reservations is 12% less than a high school diploma, 34% high school graduate and 18% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

The highest educational attainment for most residents (age 25 and older) of the Rocky Boy Reservation is to have is some college education (45%). Approximately 10% of Rocky Boy Reservation residents age 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.


On the Rocky Boy Reservation, 28% of households had income less than $15,000 and 34% had income of over $50,000.

Dependency Ratios


Ranges of Income

43 42 43 4342 45 45 44

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2012 2013 2014 2015

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Dependency Ratios


12

34 36

1818

27

45

10

0

10

20

30

40

50

60


High SchoolGraduate


Higher

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22

15

27

36

28

13

25

34

0

10

20

30

40

50

Under $15,000 $15,000 to$24,999

$25,000 to$49,999

$50,000 anAbove

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Ranges of Income


6

In 2015, the median income on the Rocky Boy Reservation was $31,016 for households compared to $34,551 for all reservation residents.

The per capita income for the Rocky Boy Reservation ($10,996) was lower than the all reservation per capita income ($16,886).






Transfer Payments

Median Income


34,551

16,886

31,016

10,996

-

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000



Do

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($

)

Medium Income 2015





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