Flaxville, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 77, Flaxville'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

Flaxville is a small community located in Montana, within Daniels County. The total population is 77. It ranks as the 353rd most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Flaxville is 57.5 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.7% 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 Flaxville is $98,750. This is 36% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.5%. This is 182% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Flaxville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $104,200. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Flaxville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Flaxville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower 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 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Flaxville, 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.