Ballantine, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ballantine, Montana had a total population of 262, the 222nd largest community in Montana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 5.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Ballantine Quick Facts
How Ballantine 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 | 293 | 262 | -10.6% |
| Median home value | $222,400 | $284,000 | +27.7% |
How Ballantine 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+)
Ballantine Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Yellowstone County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | 119,434 | $73,712 | 9.8% | $343,400 |
| Laurel | 7,215 | $68,474 | 10.0% | $235,100 |
| Lockwood | 7,181 | $75,700 | 10.7% | $235,400 |
| Huntley | 455 | $94,821 | 0.0% | $233,600 |
| Worden | 416 | N/A | 3.1% | N/A |
| Shepherd | 353 | $80,125 | 4.8% | $114,400 |
| Custer | 199 | $82,500 | 20.1% | $137,500 |
| Broadview | 175 | $78,438 | 8.0% | $165,600 |
| Acton | 87 | $36,042 | 40.2% | N/A |
| Nibbe | 62 | N/A | 24.2% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Ballantine
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Glacier | 263 | $90,000 | $497,600 | 56.4% | 0.0% |
| Winifred | 263 | $78,393 | $120,000 | 22.0% | 4.7% |
| Joplin | 265 | $67,891 | N/A | 17.8% | 31.7% |
| Dutton | 268 | $60,987 | $139,500 | 24.3% | 6.0% |
| Stanford | 268 | $56,875 | $207,800 | 27.6% | 14.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 262, Ballantine'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
Ballantine is a small community located in Montana, within Yellowstone County. The total population is 262. It ranks as the 222nd most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ballantine is 63.3 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 38.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ballantine. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ballantine, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $284,000. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $375,800. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ballantine has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%.
Education
5.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ballantine, 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 Ballantine, Montana?
Ballantine, Montana has a population of 262 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ballantine, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ballantine — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ballantine, MT?
The ACS sample for Ballantine recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Ballantine, Montana?
Ballantine's population is 92.0% White, 0.0% Black, 6.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ballantine, MT?
The median home value in Ballantine is $284,000.
How educated is Ballantine, Montana?
5.7% of adults (25+) in Ballantine hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.