Nibbe, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Nibbe, Montana had a total population of 62, the 371st largest community in Montana. The poverty rate is 24.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Nibbe Quick Facts
How Nibbe 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 | 176 | 62 | -64.8% |
How Nibbe Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 29 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Nibbe Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Yellowstone County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | 119,434 | $73,712 | 9.8% | $343,400 |
| Laurel | 7,215 | $68,474 | 10.0% | $235,100 |
| Lockwood | 7,181 | $75,700 | 10.7% | $235,400 |
| Huntley | 455 | $94,821 | 0.0% | $233,600 |
| Worden | 416 | N/A | 3.1% | N/A |
| Shepherd | 353 | $80,125 | 4.8% | $114,400 |
| Ballantine | 262 | N/A | 0.0% | $284,000 |
| Custer | 199 | $82,500 | 20.1% | $137,500 |
| Broadview | 175 | $78,438 | 8.0% | $165,600 |
| Acton | 87 | $36,042 | 40.2% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Nibbe
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Creek | 61 | $85,833 | $276,700 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Jackson | 61 | N/A | N/A | 64.9% | 16.4% |
| Hall | 64 | $46,985 | $275,000 | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| Hardy | 64 | $80,417 | $442,900 | 42.2% | 18.8% |
| Carter | 60 | N/A | $111,400 | 7.3% | 28.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 62, Nibbe'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
Nibbe is a small community located in Montana, within Yellowstone County. The total population is 62. It ranks as the 371st most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Nibbe is 62.9 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 110% 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 Nibbe, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Nibbe is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.2% of the population.
Education
27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Nibbe, 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 Nibbe, Montana?
Nibbe, Montana has a population of 62 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Nibbe, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Nibbe — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Nibbe, MT?
The poverty rate in Nibbe is 24.2%. This means approximately 15 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Nibbe, Montana?
Nibbe's population is 45.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Nibbe, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Nibbe — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Nibbe, Montana?
27.4% of adults (25+) in Nibbe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.