Judith Gap, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 140, Judith Gap'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

Judith Gap is a small community located in Montana, within Wheatland County. The total population is 140. It ranks as the 291st most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Judith Gap is 60.5 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 24.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 28.6%. This is 148% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Judith Gap, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $110,100. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $375,800. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Judith Gap has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.4% vs 0.8%).

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 Judith Gap, 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.