Circle town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Circle town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 543. It ranks as the 148th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Circle town is 43.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 14.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Circle town is $81,250. This is 16% higher than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $161,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Circle town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Circle town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.3% vs 0.8%).

Education

29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Circle town, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 470 Census-designated places in Montana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.