Black Eagle, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 781, Black Eagle'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

Black Eagle is a small community located in Montana, within Cascade County. The total population is 781. It ranks as the 121st most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Black Eagle is 46.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Black Eagle is $69,545. This is 4% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.4%. This is 173% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $190,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Black Eagle is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Black Eagle is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.9% vs 4.6%).

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 83.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Black Eagle, 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.