Hill County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Hill County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hill County, Montana has a population of 16,155, the 12th most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $52,798 and the median home value is $202,600. The poverty rate is 20.7%.

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

Hill County Quick Facts

Population 16,155

Median Household Income $52,798

Median Home Value $202,600

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 34.5 years

Homeownership Rate 66.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.4%

High School Graduation 90.9%

Cities/Places 20

Population 16,155 12th of 56

Median Income $52,798 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Hill County 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	16,260	16,155	-0.6%
Median household income	$55,313	$52,798	-4.5%
Median home value	$187,600	$202,600	+8.0%

Median Household Income

Hill

$52,798

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hill

$202,600

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.7%

$25K-$50K 25.9%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

7.0%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

9.3%

$60K-$75K

8.0%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.1%

Renter 33.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $776/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.2%

18-34

22.1%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

21.6%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hill County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Havre	9,258	$50,329	18.2%	$211,700
Rocky Boy West	1,007	$63,125	36.1%	$103,600
Havre North	890	$44,554	40.2%	$165,400
Azure	406	$31,200	66.3%	N/A
St. Pierre	394	N/A	40.6%	N/A
Beaver Creek	340	$91,563	2.6%	$280,900
Sangrey	339	$35,000	32.1%	N/A
Rudyard	312	$98,542	6.2%	$96,300
Parker School	307	N/A	12.7%	$93,700
Saddle Butte	225	$146,563	4.0%	$439,100
Gildford	217	$98,542	3.7%	$132,500
West Havre	143	$67,188	3.5%	N/A
Herron	132	$108,235	0.0%	$429,400
Hingham	127	$96,696	0.0%	$135,000
Rocky Boy's Agency	120	$58,708	24.2%	N/A
Box Elder	106	$42,857	0.0%	N/A
Kremlin	71	$58,250	18.3%	N/A
Gildford Colony	59	N/A	71.2%	N/A
Inverness	39	$61,875	0.0%	$181,300
Hilldale Colony	20	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hill County is located in Montana with a total population of 16,155. It is the 12th most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hill County is 34.5 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Hill County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hill County is $52,798. This is 27% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 80% 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 4.2%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $202,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hill County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hill County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Montana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hill County, Montana?

Hill County has a population of 16,155, making it the 12th most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Hill County?

The median household income in Hill County is $52,798 with a poverty rate of 20.7%.

How many cities are in Hill County, Montana?

Hill County contains 20 Census-designated places.