Hillside Colony, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hillside Colony, Montana had a total population of 245, the 226th largest community in Montana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 35.8% is notably above the national average.
Hillside Colony Quick Facts
How Hillside Colony 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 | 267 | 245 | -8.2% |
How Hillside Colony Compares
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Employment
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People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Hillside Colony Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Toole County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 3,216 | $58,413 | 13.8% | $232,700 |
| Sunburst | 301 | $65,938 | 14.6% | $139,600 |
| Camrose Colony | 126 | N/A | 71.4% | N/A |
| Kevin | 108 | $38,333 | 32.4% | $65,000 |
| Sweet Grass | 70 | $82,000 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Rimrock Colony | 39 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Hillside Colony
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Lake | 247 | N/A | $592,100 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| Hysham | 251 | $66,250 | $120,100 | 20.0% | 17.9% |
| Trout Creek | 252 | $64,853 | N/A | 36.9% | 0.0% |
| Richey | 238 | $73,750 | $120,800 | 21.4% | 4.2% |
| Starr School | 235 | $72,596 | $162,500 | 21.1% | 33.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 245, Hillside Colony'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
Hillside Colony is a small community located in Montana, within Toole County. The total population is 245. It ranks as the 226th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hillside Colony is 16.1 years. This is 60% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 58.8% of the population under 18, Hillside Colony has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Hillside Colony. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 35.8%. This is 889% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Hillside Colony was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Hillside Colony 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
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 0.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hillside Colony, 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 Hillside Colony, Montana?
Hillside Colony, Montana has a population of 245 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hillside Colony, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Hillside Colony — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hillside Colony, MT?
The ACS sample for Hillside Colony recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Hillside Colony, Montana?
Hillside Colony's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hillside Colony, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Hillside Colony — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Hillside Colony, Montana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Hillside Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.