Elliston CDP, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Elliston CDP is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 208. It ranks as the 246th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elliston CDP is 34.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elliston CDP is $41,719. This is 40% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $248,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Elliston CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.4% of all residents.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elliston CDP, 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.