Browning, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 943, Browning'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

Browning is a small community located in Montana, within Glacier County. The total population is 943. It ranks as the 101st most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Browning is 28.2 years. This is 30% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 34.8% of the population under 18, Browning has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Browning is $34,250. This is 53% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.4%. This is 303% 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 17.3%. This is 378% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $151,800. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Browning is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 83.6%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Browning, 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.