Riceville, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Riceville, Montana had a total population of 26, the 430th largest community in Montana. 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 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Riceville Quick Facts
How Riceville 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 | 26 | 26 | +0.0% |
How Riceville 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+)
Riceville Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Cascade County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 60,329 | $63,373 | 14.5% | $257,000 |
| Malmstrom AFB | 4,302 | $64,833 | 5.8% | N/A |
| Sun Prairie | 1,171 | $55,688 | 9.9% | $164,100 |
| Vaughn | 1,002 | $56,250 | 8.7% | $175,300 |
| Ulm | 900 | $102,708 | 6.9% | $369,400 |
| Black Eagle | 781 | $69,545 | 31.4% | $190,400 |
| Cascade | 572 | $50,938 | 7.9% | $247,600 |
| Belt | 559 | $73,929 | 8.2% | $171,700 |
| Simms | 334 | $42,292 | 5.7% | $237,500 |
| Fort Shaw | 207 | $56,413 | 17.9% | $184,500 |
Cities Similar to Riceville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey | 26 | N/A | N/A | 23.1% | 38.5% |
| Haugan | 26 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Midway Colony | 26 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Canyon Creek | 27 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Golden Valley Colony | 27 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 51.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 26, Riceville'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
Riceville is a small community located in Montana, within Cascade County. The total population is 26. It ranks as the 430th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Riceville is 39.9 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Riceville. 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 Riceville, 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
Every resident counted in Riceville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Riceville, 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 Riceville, Montana?
Riceville, Montana has a population of 26 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Riceville, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Riceville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Riceville, MT?
The ACS sample for Riceville 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 Riceville, Montana?
Riceville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Riceville, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Riceville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Riceville, Montana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Riceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.