Ravalli, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ravalli, Montana had a total population of 146, the 286th largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $78,922, which is 9% 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
Key Takeaways
- Only 5.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Ravalli Quick Facts
How Ravalli 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 | 174 | 146 | -16.1% |
| Median household income | $76,582 | $78,922 | +3.1% |
How Ravalli 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+)
Ravalli Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Lake County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polson | 5,428 | $53,418 | 17.5% | $356,300 |
| Ronan | 2,001 | $42,298 | 21.6% | $225,500 |
| Pablo | 1,632 | $36,400 | 34.5% | $256,700 |
| St. Ignatius | 977 | $50,000 | 21.8% | $250,000 |
| Woods Bay | 835 | $64,091 | 10.5% | $512,200 |
| Arlee | 812 | $57,500 | 13.3% | $261,400 |
| Lindisfarne | 533 | N/A | 14.3% | $653,800 |
| Finley Point | 479 | $65,972 | 18.8% | $555,100 |
| Kerr | 463 | N/A | 27.9% | $558,200 |
| Charlo | 306 | $40,469 | 17.3% | $210,800 |
Cities Similar to Ravalli
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner | 147 | N/A | N/A | 3.4% | 11.6% |
| Reed Point | 147 | N/A | $164,300 | 16.8% | 9.0% |
| Rocky Point | 151 | N/A | $643,800 | 54.3% | 0.0% |
| Judith Gap | 140 | N/A | $110,100 | 19.0% | 28.6% |
| Fox Lake | 149 | $83,333 | N/A | 26.1% | 2.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 146, Ravalli'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
Ravalli is a small community located in Montana, within Lake County. The total population is 146. It ranks as the 286th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ravalli is 37.5 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ravalli is $78,922. This is 9% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ravalli. 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 Ravalli, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ravalli has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents.
Education
5.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% 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 92.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ravalli, 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 Ravalli, Montana?
Ravalli, Montana has a population of 146 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ravalli, MT?
The median household income in Ravalli is $78,922, which is 2% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ravalli, MT?
The ACS sample for Ravalli 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 Ravalli, Montana?
Ravalli's population is 87.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ravalli, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ravalli — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ravalli, Montana?
5.5% of adults (25+) in Ravalli hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.