Gardiner CDP, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Gardiner CDP is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 791. It ranks as the 119th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gardiner CDP is 43.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gardiner CDP is $57,835. This is 17% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $609,200. Housing costs are 80% higher than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gardiner CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.9% vs 0.5%).

Education

45.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% higher 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 95.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gardiner 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.