Power, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 217, Power'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

Power is a small community located in Montana, within Teton County. The total population is 217. It ranks as the 238th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Power is 39.3 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Power has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Power is $75,250. This is 4% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Power, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $167,700. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Power is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Power has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 97.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Power, 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.