Midway Colony, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Midway Colony, Montana had a total population of 26, the 430th largest community in Montana. The poverty rate is 100.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (100.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Montana.
Midway Colony Quick Facts
How Midway 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 | 30 | 26 | -13.3% |
How Midway Colony Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
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+)
Midway Colony Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Pondera County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad | 2,618 | $47,857 | 17.6% | $188,900 |
| Valier | 573 | $53,021 | 14.1% | $138,400 |
| Heart Butte | 521 | $31,389 | 47.1% | $46,300 |
| New Miami Colony | 330 | $2,499 | 71.8% | $211,400 |
| Dupuyer | 127 | $110,000 | 3.1% | $225,000 |
| Birch Creek Colony | 121 | $2,499 | 81.0% | N/A |
| Brady | 101 | $68,750 | 29.7% | N/A |
| Pondera Colony | 42 | N/A | 59.3% | N/A |
| Kingsbury Colony | 5 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Midway Colony
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey | 26 | N/A | N/A | 23.1% | 38.5% |
| Haugan | 26 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Riceville | 26 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Canyon Creek | 27 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Golden Valley Colony | 27 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 51.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 26, Midway 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
Midway Colony is a small community located in Montana, within Pondera County. The total population is 26. It ranks as the 430th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 100.0%. This is 769% 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.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Midway 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
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Midway Colony in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 184% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 100.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Midway 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 Midway Colony, Montana?
Midway Colony, Montana has a population of 26 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Midway Colony, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Midway Colony — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Midway Colony, MT?
The poverty rate in Midway Colony is 100.0%. This means approximately 26 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Midway Colony, Montana?
Midway 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 Midway Colony, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Midway Colony — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Midway Colony, Montana?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Midway Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 100.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.