Alberton town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Alberton town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 567. It ranks as the 145th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alberton town is 30.2 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Alberton town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alberton town is $71,250. This is 2% higher than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $247,000. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alberton town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.2% vs 0.5%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.5% vs 0.8%).

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Alberton town, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 470 Census-designated places in Montana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.