Blackfoot, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Blackfoot, Montana had a total population of 85, the 340th 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 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Blackfoot Quick Facts
How Blackfoot 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 | 95 | 85 | -10.5% |
How Blackfoot 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+)
Blackfoot Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Glacier County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Browning | 3,144 | $37,155 | 43.3% | $187,500 |
| Cut Bank | 3,028 | $49,432 | 18.9% | $164,100 |
| South Browning | 1,538 | N/A | 42.2% | $73,000 |
| Browning | 943 | $34,250 | 46.4% | $151,800 |
| Glacier Colony | 404 | N/A | 58.2% | N/A |
| East Glacier Park Village | 271 | $53,182 | 9.0% | $194,300 |
| Starr School | 235 | $72,596 | 33.6% | $162,500 |
| Babb | 223 | N/A | 15.7% | $187,500 |
| St. Mary | 193 | N/A | 61.9% | N/A |
| Little Browning | 102 | $26,563 | 21.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Blackfoot
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebgen Lake Estates | 85 | $41,563 | $562,500 | 49.4% | 0.0% |
| Nye | 85 | $103,542 | $500,000 | 27.9% | 15.1% |
| Cooke City | 86 | $49,583 | $370,800 | 41.5% | 14.0% |
| Martinsdale | 86 | N/A | N/A | 31.4% | 45.4% |
| Opheim | 86 | $46,500 | $48,600 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 85, Blackfoot'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
Blackfoot is a small community located in Montana, within Glacier County. The total population is 85. It ranks as the 340th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Blackfoot is 36.8 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Blackfoot. 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 Blackfoot, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Blackfoot, 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 Blackfoot, Montana?
Blackfoot, Montana has a population of 85 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Blackfoot, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Blackfoot — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Blackfoot, MT?
The ACS sample for Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot, Montana?
Blackfoot's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Blackfoot, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Blackfoot — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Blackfoot, Montana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Blackfoot hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.