Happys Inn, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 229, Happys Inn'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

Happys Inn is a small community located in Montana, within Lincoln County. The total population is 229. It ranks as the 231st most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Happys Inn is 67.4 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 24.9% 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 Happys Inn is $40,221. This is 45% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Happys Inn, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $435,000. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Happys Inn was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 96.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Happys Inn, 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.