Noxon, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Noxon, Montana had a total population of 209, the 242nd largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $60,167, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 10.4% is notably above the national average.
Noxon Quick Facts
How Noxon 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 | 193 | 209 | +8.3% |
| Median household income | $71,500 | $60,167 | -15.9% |
| Median home value | $172,700 | $197,500 | +14.4% |
How Noxon 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
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+)
Noxon Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Sanders County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls | 1,500 | $46,313 | 6.5% | $266,400 |
| Plains | 1,195 | $25,491 | 31.2% | $248,300 |
| Hot Springs | 557 | $21,300 | 29.2% | $150,900 |
| Heron | 328 | $29,207 | 59.8% | $433,300 |
| Dixon | 281 | $48,333 | 28.5% | $234,400 |
| Trout Creek | 252 | $64,853 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Weeksville | 147 | $64,333 | 0.0% | $782,300 |
| Old Agency | 129 | $45,750 | 52.7% | N/A |
| Lonepine | 122 | $31,667 | 19.7% | $375,000 |
| Paradise | 76 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Noxon
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxville | 203 | N/A | N/A | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| McAllister | 202 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fort Shaw | 207 | $56,413 | $184,500 | 27.7% | 17.9% |
| Wilsall | 203 | $56,250 | $222,900 | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Twin Bridges | 201 | $57,188 | $236,800 | 26.9% | 11.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 209, Noxon'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
Noxon is a small community located in Montana, within Sanders County. The total population is 209. It ranks as the 242nd most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Noxon is 47.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 9.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Noxon is $60,167. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Noxon. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 10.4%. This is 188% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $197,500. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Noxon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents.
Education
13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% 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 79.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Noxon, 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 Noxon, Montana?
Noxon, Montana has a population of 209 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Noxon, MT?
The median household income in Noxon is $60,167, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Noxon, MT?
The ACS sample for Noxon recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Noxon, Montana?
Noxon's population is 87.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Noxon, MT?
The median home value in Noxon is $197,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Noxon, Montana?
13.6% of adults (25+) in Noxon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.