Jordan, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 321, Jordan'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

Jordan is a small community located in Montana, within Garfield County. The total population is 321. It ranks as the 194th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jordan is 46.3 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 24.0% 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 Jordan is $55,391. This is 24% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Jordan, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $76,100. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Jordan 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

Jordan has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jordan, 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.