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Harlem, MT
City in Blaine County, Montana.
Population
822
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,965
ZIP codes
0
Harlem and its ZIP codes
Harlem at a glance
- Harlem is about 256 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,596 a year, 14% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,800 (73% below Montana) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Harlem, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harlem, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,596
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$100,800
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
34.4%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (95), German Americans (94), Norwegian Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blaine County. PPP loans are for Harlem.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,693
1,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,554
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.3M
FY 2026, $12,956 per person
How people get to work
Harlem, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harlem, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
310
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 5°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harlem, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Harlem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North Harlem ColonyCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort Belknap AgencyCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 45.5 |
| ZurichCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| ChinookCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Turner ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| HogelandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| DodsonTown | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| TurnerCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harlem, MT in?
- Harlem is in Blaine County, Montana.
- What is the population of Harlem, MT?
- About 822 people live in Harlem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harlem?
- Nearby places include North Harlem Colony (3.9 mi), Fort Belknap Agency (9.5 mi), Zurich (12 mi), Chinook (21 mi), Turner Colony (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023