Gildford, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 217, Gildford'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

Gildford is a small community located in Montana, within Hill County. The total population is 217. It ranks as the 238th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gildford is 43.8 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. With 30.9% of the population under 18, Gildford has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gildford is $98,542. 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 3.7%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $132,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Gildford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gildford has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.3% vs 0.8%).

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gildford, 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.