Hinsdale, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 233, Hinsdale'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

Hinsdale is a small community located in Montana, within Valley County. The total population is 233. It ranks as the 229th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hinsdale is 51.6 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.2% 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 Hinsdale is $47,500. This is 34% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 84% 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 3.1%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $109,500. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Hinsdale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hinsdale is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.9% vs 4.6%).

Education

35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 96.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hinsdale, 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.