Absarokee, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Absarokee, Montana had a total population of 926, the 103rd largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $77,143, which is 6% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.
Absarokee Quick Facts
How Absarokee Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 998 | 926 | -7.2% |
| Median household income | $57,212 | $77,143 | +34.8% |
| Median home value | $258,100 | $292,000 | +13.1% |
How Absarokee Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 29 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Absarokee Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Stillwater County
Cities Similar to Absarokee
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Gateway | 933 | $82,500 | $814,400 | 34.1% | 9.8% |
| Ponderosa Pines | 950 | $73,681 | N/A | 24.8% | 18.0% |
| Fairview | 971 | $86,667 | $171,600 | 12.6% | 8.4% |
| Lincoln | 908 | $62,813 | $380,900 | 36.6% | 6.4% |
| Sheridan | 869 | $87,321 | $318,400 | 25.5% | 3.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 926, Absarokee's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Absarokee is a small community located in Montana, within Stillwater County. The total population is 926. It ranks as the 103rd most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Absarokee is 42.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Absarokee is $77,143. This is 6% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $292,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Absarokee has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.
Education
36.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Absarokee, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Absarokee, Montana?
Absarokee, Montana has a population of 926 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Absarokee, MT?
The median household income in Absarokee is $77,143, which is 4% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Absarokee, MT?
The poverty rate in Absarokee is 14.2%. This means approximately 128 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Absarokee, Montana?
Absarokee's population is 88.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Absarokee, MT?
The median home value in Absarokee is $292,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.
How educated is Absarokee, Montana?
36.9% of adults (25+) in Absarokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.