Outlook, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 51, Outlook'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

Outlook is a small community located in Montana, within Sheridan County. The total population is 51. It ranks as the 386th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Outlook is 51.8 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 21.6% 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 Outlook is $58,125. This is 20% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $125,000. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Outlook is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Outlook has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents.

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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. Notably, 17.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Outlook, 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.