Rapelje, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rapelje, Montana had a total population of 69, the 362nd largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $87,750, which is 21% higher 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
Rapelje Quick Facts
How Rapelje 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 | 96 | 69 | -28.1% |
How Rapelje Compares
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 29 | National average: 61
Education
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Rapelje Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Stillwater County
Cities Similar to Rapelje
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Colony | 67 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Big Sky Colony | 66 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 43.9% |
| Rockport Colony | 66 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 80.8% |
| Sweet Grass | 70 | $82,000 | N/A | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Bridger | 73 | N/A | N/A | 83.6% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 69, Rapelje'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
Rapelje is a small community located in Montana, within Stillwater County. The total population is 69. It ranks as the 362nd most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rapelje is 36.5 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 39.1% of the population under 18, Rapelje has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Rapelje is $87,750. This is 21% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rapelje. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Rapelje, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Rapelje is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%.
Education
36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher 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 97.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rapelje, 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 Rapelje, Montana?
Rapelje, Montana has a population of 69 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rapelje, MT?
The median household income in Rapelje is $87,750, which is 9% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rapelje, MT?
The ACS sample for Rapelje 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 Rapelje, Montana?
Rapelje's population is 84.1% White, 0.0% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rapelje, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rapelje — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Rapelje, Montana?
36.8% of adults (25+) in Rapelje hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.