Pryor, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 497, Pryor'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

Pryor is a small community located in Montana, within Big Horn County. The total population is 497. It ranks as the 155th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pryor is 31.1 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 34.0% of the population under 18, Pryor has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.3% 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 Pryor is $47,083. This is 35% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.4%. This is 216% 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 unemployment rate is 22.6%. This is 525% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $90,700. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Pryor is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pryor is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.5%) is well below the state average of 83.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

7.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% 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 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pryor, 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.