Grass Range, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Grass Range, Montana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Grass Range, Montana had a total population of 125, the 310th largest town in Montana, with a median household income of $20,000, which is 72% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 39.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 72% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (39.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Grass Range Quick Facts

Population 125

Median Household Income $20,000

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 39.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 59.6 years

Homeownership Rate 62.2%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

High School Graduation Rate 93.0%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 125 310th of 475

Median Income $20,000 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 39.2% 215% higher than national

Median Home Value N/A

How Grass Range 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	97	125	+28.9%

How Grass Range Compares

Median Household Income

Grass Range

$20,000

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 61.2%

$25K-$50K 14.3%

$50K-$100K 20.4%

$100K+ 4.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

35.7%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

11.2%

$20K-$25K

11.2%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

2.0%

$35K-$40K

1.0%

$40K-$45K

1.0%

$45K-$50K

7.1%

$50K-$60K

14.3%

$60K-$75K

1.0%

$75K-$100K

5.1%

$100K-$125K

1.0%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

3.1%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.2%

Renter 37.8%

Median gross rent $933/mo 56.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

5.6%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

20.8%

55-74

41.6%

75+

10.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Grass Range Rankings in Montana

#310 Population of 475

#337 Median Income of 341

#329 Education of 473

N/A Home Value of 320

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Other Cities in Fergus County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lewistown	6,087	$48,750	20.9%	$198,400
Lewistown Heights	488	$89,931	6.2%	$314,300
Winifred	263	$78,393	4.7%	$120,000
Moore	224	$49,792	22.3%	$183,000
Denton	193	$56,667	6.7%	$157,800
Roy	129	$51,875	36.5%	N/A
Coffee Creek	61	$85,833	0.0%	$276,700
Warm Spring Creek	46	N/A	30.4%	N/A
King Ranch Colony	38	N/A	44.7%	N/A
Deerfield Colony	34	N/A	69.6%	N/A

Cities Similar to Grass Range

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Camrose Colony	126	N/A	N/A	28.9%	71.4%
Rimini	118	N/A	$265,400	7.8%	0.0%
Tracy	133	N/A	N/A	16.2%	18.1%
Sand Coulee	134	N/A	$212,500	21.6%	10.4%
Pleasant Valley Colony	137	N/A	N/A	0.0%	44.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 125, Grass Range'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

Grass Range is a small community located in Montana, within Fergus County. The total population is 125. It ranks as the 310th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grass Range is 59.6 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 5.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.4% 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 Grass Range is $20,000. This is 72% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 75% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.2%. This is 241% 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 4.3%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grass Range has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grass Range, 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 Grass Range, Montana?

Grass Range, Montana has a population of 125 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Grass Range, MT?

The median household income in Grass Range is $20,000, which is 75% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Grass Range, MT?

The poverty rate in Grass Range is 39.2%. This means approximately 49 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Grass Range, Montana?

Grass Range's population is 92.8% White, 0.0% Black, 4.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Grass Range, MT?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Grass Range — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Grass Range, Montana?

13.0% of adults (25+) in Grass Range hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.