Emigrant, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 322, Emigrant'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

Emigrant is a small community located in Montana, within Park County. The total population is 322. It ranks as the 193rd most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emigrant is 32.9 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.5% 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 Emigrant is $62,863. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.1%. This is 162% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 28.7%. This is 692% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $350,000. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Emigrant has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents.

Education

72.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Emigrant in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 106% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.1%. Notably, 20.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Emigrant, 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.