The poverty rate for the Northern Cheyenne decreased from 48.2% in 199 to 46.1% in 2. In, the reservation had a higher unemployment rate (9.8%) than the average unemployment rate for all Montana reservations combined (1.6%). The percentage of school age children eligible for free and reduced school lunch on the reservation increased from 84.8% in 27 to 9.% in 21. Poverty Rate The poverty rate for the Northern Cheyenne was 46.1%, while the rate for all Montana reservations was 3.4% in 2. From 199 to 2, the poverty rate for the reservation and all Montana reservations decreased. Poverty Rate All s 1 (%) In 199 48.2 34.2 (%) In 2 46.1 3.4 1 Little Shell not included for 199. Poverty Status By Age In 2, the reservation had a greater percentage of individuals under the age of 18 in poverty than the state average, and a lesser percentage of individuals 18 to 64 years of age in poverty. 7 6 4 3 2 Poverty Status By Age (2) 8..6 44.9 33.4 1 4. 8.1 Unemployment Rate In, the Northern Cheyenne had a higher unemployment rate (9.8%) than the average unemployment rate for all Montana reservations combined (1.6%). Unemployment All s 1 (#) Available for work 2,927 27,72 (#) Employed 1,177 13,419 (#) Not employed 1,7 2 (%) Unemployment Rate* 9.8 1.6 *Calculated by dividing the number of not employed individuals by the number of individuals available for work. 1 Little Shell not included. Page 1
Utilization of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) & TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) From 29 to 21, the monthly average number of SNAP households increased by 11.1% for the reservation and 12.4% for all Montana reservations. Monthly Average Utilization 1 All s 2 (#) Households for 29 8 8,227 (#) Households for 21 894 9,247 (%) Change 29 21 11.1 12.4 1 Chart figures calculated by adding Native American data for Rosebud County and 1/4 of Big Horn County. 2 Native American data of households living on or near Montana s reservations except Little Shell. Calculated by adding Native American data for Big Horn, Blaine, Choteau, Daniels, Glacier, Hill, Lake, Missoula, Phillips, Pondera, Rosebud, Roosevelt, Sanders, Sheridan, Valley and Yellowstone Counties. A General Assistance (or GA program) through the Bureau of Indian Affairs exists for Native Americans residing on the reservation. GA serves as a last resort when no income exists and eligibility for other assistance programs is not available. GA data is currently unavailable. TANF information is currently unavailable. Free & Reduced School Lunch Eligibility From 27 to 21, the Northern Cheyenne had a higher percentage of eligible students for the school lunch program than the average for all Montana reservations combined. In 21, student eligibility on the Northern Cheyenne was 9.%, while all Montana reservations averaged 7%. The percentage of school age children eligible for free and reduced school lunch on the reservation increased from 84.8% in 27 to 9.% in 21. 12 1 8 Eligible for Free & Reduced School Lunch* 9. 84.8 7. 7.2 6 4 2 All s 27 28 29 21 *Calculated by dividing the number of eligible students by the total number of students enrolled in schools residing on or near the reservation. Any missing data has been supplemented with existing school data from 28. Utilization of LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) From 23 to 29, LIHEAP utilization increased by 28.2% for the reservation and 3% for all Montana reservations. Yearly LIHEAP Utilization 1 All s 2 (#) Households for 23 19 1,378 (#) Households for 29 14 1,792 (%) Cha nge 23 29 28.2 3. 1 Calculated by adding Native American data for Rosebud County and 1/4 of Big Horn County. 2 Native American data of households living on or near Montana s reservations except the Little Shell. Calculated by adding Native American data for Big Horn, Blaine, Choteau, Daniels, Glacier, Hill, Lake, Missoula, Phillips, Pondera, Rosebud, Roosevelt, Sanders, Sheridan, Valley and Yellowstone Counties. Other home energy assistance is available on the reservation that is not included here. Page 2
From 28 to 29, the monthly average number of Medicaid recipients decreased by 4.8% for the reservation and increased by.3% for all Montana reservations. Medicaid Utilization Estimates Monthly Average Utilization 1 All s 2 (#) Recipients for 28 1,79 16,673 (#) Recipients for 29 1,78 16,727 (%) Change 28 29 4.8.3 1 Chart figures calculated by adding Native American data for Rosebud and 1/4 Big Horn Counties. 2 Native American data of recipients living on or near Montana s reservations except Little Shell. Calculated by adding Native American data for Big Horn, Blaine, Choteau, Daniels, Glacier, Hill, Lake, Missoula, Phillips, Pondera, Rosebud, Roosevelt, Sanders, Sheridan, Valley and Yellowstone Counties. Population From 199 to 2, the Northern Cheyenne gained about 12.3% of its population, while the state of Montana gained about 11.4% overall. Population Change (#) In 199 3,923 799,6 (#) In 2 4,471 92,19 (%) Change 12.3 11.4 Labor Force From 199 to 2, the labor force in the reservation increased by 1.4%, while the labor force for all Montana reservations increased by 23.6%. Labor Force All s 1 (#) In 199 1,419 376,94 (#) In 2 1,67 48,36 (%) Change 1.4 23.6 1 Little Shell not included. Age Distribution For 199 and 2, the age distribution for the reservation indicates a greater proportion of individuals under the age of 18 reside on the reservation as compared with the state. Age Distribution (199) Age Distribution (2) 7 7 6 4 3 2 4.2 27.9 8.8 1.6 6 4 3 2 42.4. 61.1 3. 1 3.1 13.3 1 4.6 13.4 Page 3
Dependency Ratios In 2, the dependency ratio for the reservation of 88.6% was greater than the state average of 63.7%. The dependency ratio for the reservation was greater than the state ratio due to a higher percentage of young people residing on the reservation. Dependency Ratios (%) In 199 93.7 7.1 (%) In 2 88.6 63.7 The dependency ratio for a given group is the economically dependent portion of the population to the potentially employable portion of the same population. Educational Attainment Age and Older From 199 to 2, the percentage of reservation residents age and over that did not obtain a high school diploma decreased from.1% to.4%. The percentage for the state decreased from 19% to 12.8%. Education Levels (199) Education Levels (2) 4 3 2 1.1 19. Less than diploma 33. 26. graduate 28.1 27.7 Some college 1.3 19.8 Bachelor's degree & higher 3 2 1.4 12.8 Less than diploma 33.3 31.3 31. 27.9 graduate Some college 13. 24.4 Bachelor's degree & higher Ranges of Income The reservation (2.3%) had a greater percentage of households earning less than $, a year than the state average (37.3%) in 2. 4 3 2 1 33.4 2.2 Under $, Income Ranges (2) 18.9 17.1 $, $24,999 32.3 33.6 $, $49,999.4 29.1 $, & above Page 4
Median Income In 2, the median and per capita income amounts were lower for the reservation than for the state overall. Median Income (2) ($) Median Household Income 23,679 33,24 ($) Per Capita Income 7,736 17,1 (#) Total Households 1,24 9,7 The Median Household Income represents the middle value of household incomes. Fifty percent of household incomes fall below the median value, and fifty percent of household incomes fall about the median income amount. Personal Income by Source Information is currently unavailable. Transfer Payments Information is currently unavailable. Page