Dell, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dell, Montana had a total population of 24, the 434th 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
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Dell Quick Facts
How Dell 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 | 33 | 24 | -27.3% |
How Dell 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 29 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Dell Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Beaverhead County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon | 4,085 | $61,134 | 11.5% | $256,700 |
| Lima | 218 | $53,871 | 18.8% | $189,100 |
| Wisdom | 110 | $61,198 | 5.5% | N/A |
| Argenta | 94 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
| Maverick Mountain | 73 | $88,333 | 2.7% | $375,000 |
| Jackson | 61 | N/A | 16.4% | N/A |
| Lakeview | 32 | N/A | 34.4% | N/A |
| Grant | 31 | $61,719 | 0.0% | $114,100 |
| Wise River | 30 | $55,313 | 20.0% | $381,800 |
| Dewey | 26 | N/A | 38.5% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Dell
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 23 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 21.7% |
| Whitetail | 23 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Dewey | 26 | N/A | N/A | 23.1% | 38.5% |
| Haugan | 26 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Midway Colony | 26 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 24, Dell'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
Dell is a small community located in Montana, within Beaverhead County. The total population is 24. It ranks as the 434th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dell is 60.8 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 8.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Dell. 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 Dell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 20.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 71% lower than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Dell is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.8% of the population.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dell, 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 Dell, Montana?
Dell, Montana has a population of 24 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dell, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Dell — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dell, MT?
The ACS sample for Dell 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 Dell, Montana?
Dell's population is 45.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dell, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Dell — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Dell, Montana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Dell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.