Darby town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Darby town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 575. It ranks as the 144th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Darby town is 53.5 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 8.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Darby town is $40,943. This is 41% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $263,200. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 45.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Darby town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.9% vs 0.8%).

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% 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 90.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Darby 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.