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Fallon County, Montana Demographics 2026

Fallon County, Montana has a population of 2,817, the 42nd most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $72,284 and the median home value is $237,000. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

Fallon County Quick Facts

Population 2,817
Median Household Income $72,284
Median Home Value $237,000
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Unemployment Rate 0.0%
Median Age 37.2 years
Homeownership Rate 69.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%
High School Graduation 97.0%
Cities/Places 0
Population 2,817 42nd of 56
Median Income $72,284 3% higher state
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Unemployment 0.0%

Economy & Housing

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8% | National: 5.2%
61.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

13out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 28 | National average: 60

Education

Population Overview

Fallon County is located in Montana with a total population of 2,817. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fallon County is 37.2 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fallon County is $72,284. This is 3% higher than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $237,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Fallon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.6%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

16.5% 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. This is 52% 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 97.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fallon County, Montana?

Fallon County has a population of 2,817, making it the 42nd most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Fallon County?

The median household income in Fallon County is $72,284 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.

How many cities are in Fallon County, Montana?

Fallon County contains 0 Census-designated places.