Dillon city, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Dillon city, Montana Demographics
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As of 2026, Dillon city, Montana has a total population of 4,020, the 32nd largest city in Montana, with a median household income of $51,458, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

Dillon city Quick Facts

Population 4,020

Median Household Income $51,458

Median Home Value $237,500

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 30.7 years

Homeownership Rate 54.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

High School Graduation Rate 91.5%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 4,020 32nd of 470

Median Income $51,458 below average

Poverty Rate 16.5% 33% higher national

Median Home Value $237,500 average

How Dillon city Compares

Median Household Income

Dillon city

$51,458

$69,922

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Dillon city

$237,500

$338,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.9%

$25K-$50K 26.7%

$50K-$100K 26.9%

$100K+ 23.6%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8% | National: 5.2%

61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.8%

Renter 45.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

35.8%

35-54

14.1%

55-74

23.2%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 28 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Dillon city Rankings in Montana

#32 Population of 470

#229 Median Income of 470

#118 Education of 470

#155 Home Value of 470

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Cities Similar to Dillon city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Hardin city	3,766	$60,463	$142,800	30.3%	18.4%
Malmstrom AFB CDP	4,191	$64,079	N/A	37.1%	8.0%
Hamilton city	4,949	$52,917	$299,800	31.4%	12.0%
Lolo CDP	4,378	$73,700	$353,700	40.3%	7.2%
Shelby city	3,129	$53,357	$206,000	19.4%	11.3%

Population Overview

Dillon city is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 4,020. It ranks as the 32nd most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dillon city is 30.7 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dillon city is $51,458. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $237,500. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dillon city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.3% vs 0.5%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dillon city, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dillon city, Montana?

Dillon city, Montana has a population of 4,020 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dillon city, MT?

The median household income in Dillon city is $51,458, which is 34% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Dillon city, MT?

The poverty rate in Dillon city is 16.5%. This means approximately 595 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dillon city, Montana?

Dillon city's population is 88.5% White, 1.3% Black, 3.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dillon city, MT?

The median home value in Dillon city is $237,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

How educated is Dillon city, Montana?

32.9% of adults (25+) in Dillon city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.