Geraldine, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 317, Geraldine'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

Geraldine is a small community located in Montana, within Chouteau County. The total population is 317. It ranks as the 196th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Geraldine is 51.9 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Geraldine is $43,036. This is 41% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.3%. This is 111% 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 1.2%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Geraldine is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Geraldine has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.6% vs 4.6%).

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 98.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Geraldine, 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.