Butte-Silver Bow, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Butte-Silver Bow, Montana had a total population of 35,052, the 5th largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $61,857, which is 15% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Butte-Silver Bow is the 5th largest city in Montana with a population of 35,052.
Butte-Silver Bow Quick Facts
How Butte-Silver Bow 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 | 34,929 | 35,052 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $57,633 | $61,857 | +7.3% |
| Median home value | $225,100 | $257,800 | +14.5% |
How Butte-Silver Bow 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+)
Butte-Silver Bow Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Silver Bow County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkerville | 733 | $48,750 | 18.2% | $148,700 |
Cities Similar to Butte-Silver Bow
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | 33,639 | $71,036 | $387,300 | 50.6% | 8.8% |
| Kalispell | 28,504 | $63,415 | $428,000 | 34.8% | 10.0% |
| Great Falls | 60,329 | $63,373 | $257,000 | 27.8% | 14.5% |
| Bozeman | 56,114 | $85,747 | $687,900 | 65.1% | 13.7% |
| Missoula | 76,514 | $70,392 | $473,100 | 53.0% | 11.8% |
Population Overview
Butte-Silver Bow is a mid-sized community located in Montana, within Silver Bow County. The total population is 35,052. It ranks as the 5th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Butte-Silver Bow is 40.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Butte-Silver Bow is $61,857. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $257,800. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Butte-Silver Bow has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.
Education
28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 94.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Butte-Silver Bow, 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 Butte-Silver Bow, Montana?
Butte-Silver Bow, Montana has a population of 35,052 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Butte-Silver Bow, MT?
The median household income in Butte-Silver Bow is $61,857, which is 23% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Butte-Silver Bow, MT?
The poverty rate in Butte-Silver Bow is 14.8%. This means approximately 5,031 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Butte-Silver Bow, Montana?
Butte-Silver Bow's population is 89.0% White, 0.1% Black, 4.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Butte-Silver Bow, MT?
The median home value in Butte-Silver Bow is $257,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is Butte-Silver Bow, Montana?
28.1% of adults (25+) in Butte-Silver Bow hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.