Frazer, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Frazer, Montana had a total population of 387, the 174th largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $32,500, which is 55% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 45.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 55% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (45.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 8.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x.
- Unemployment rate of 35.1% is notably above the national average.
Frazer Quick Facts
How Frazer Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 346 | 387 | +11.8% |
| Median household income | $33,750 | $32,500 | -3.7% |
| Median home value | $28,200 | $27,500 | -2.5% |
How Frazer Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 29 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Frazer Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Valley County
Cities Similar to Frazer
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pierre | 394 | N/A | N/A | 9.3% | 40.6% |
| Glacier Colony | 404 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 58.2% |
| Azure | 406 | $31,200 | N/A | 0.0% | 66.3% |
| Worden | 416 | N/A | N/A | 48.8% | 3.1% |
| Rockvale | 350 | N/A | N/A | 14.3% | 6.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 387, Frazer'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
Frazer is a small community located in Montana, within Valley County. The total population is 387. It ranks as the 174th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Frazer is 17.6 years. This is 56% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 50.9% of the population under 18, Frazer has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Frazer is $32,500. This is 55% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 45.1%. This is 291% 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 35.1%. This is 871% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $27,500. Housing costs are 93% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Frazer is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Frazer is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 83.6%.
Education
8.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% 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 83.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Frazer, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Frazer, Montana?
Frazer, Montana has a population of 387 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Frazer, MT?
The median household income in Frazer is $32,500, which is 60% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Frazer, MT?
The poverty rate in Frazer is 45.1%. This means approximately 173 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Frazer, Montana?
Frazer's population is 2.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Frazer, MT?
The median home value in Frazer is $27,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.8x.
How educated is Frazer, Montana?
8.1% of adults (25+) in Frazer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.