Bull Lake, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bull Lake, Montana had a total population of 247, the 225th 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
Bull Lake Quick Facts
How Bull Lake 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 | 185 | 247 | +33.5% |
| Median home value | $481,300 | $592,100 | +23.0% |
How Bull Lake 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+)
Bull Lake Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libby | 3,042 | $34,143 | 24.0% | $257,400 |
| Eureka | 1,840 | $38,750 | 31.3% | $172,000 |
| White Haven | 978 | $41,154 | 25.2% | $205,300 |
| Troy | 871 | $32,250 | 39.8% | $257,600 |
| Pioneer Junction | 798 | $59,107 | 2.5% | $321,600 |
| Trego | 692 | $108,750 | 3.9% | $328,800 |
| West Kootenai | 494 | $93,869 | 0.0% | $270,000 |
| Fortine | 351 | $66,402 | 18.8% | $325,900 |
| Yaak | 293 | $60,000 | 19.6% | $380,800 |
| Happys Inn | 229 | $40,221 | 18.3% | $435,000 |
Cities Similar to Bull Lake
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Colony | 245 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hysham | 251 | $66,250 | $120,100 | 20.0% | 17.9% |
| Trout Creek | 252 | $64,853 | N/A | 36.9% | 0.0% |
| Richey | 238 | $73,750 | $120,800 | 21.4% | 4.2% |
| Starr School | 235 | $72,596 | $162,500 | 21.1% | 33.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 247, Bull Lake'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
Bull Lake is a small community located in Montana, within Lincoln County. The total population is 247. It ranks as the 225th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bull Lake is 53.5 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 18.6% 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 Bull Lake. 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 Bull Lake, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $592,100. Housing costs are 58% higher than the state median of $375,800. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bull Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population.
Education
11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bull Lake, 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 Bull Lake, Montana?
Bull Lake, Montana has a population of 247 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bull Lake, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bull Lake — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bull Lake, MT?
The ACS sample for Bull Lake 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 Bull Lake, Montana?
Bull Lake's population is 83.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bull Lake, MT?
The median home value in Bull Lake is $592,100.
How educated is Bull Lake, Montana?
11.5% of adults (25+) in Bull Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.