Richey, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 238, Richey'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

Richey is a small community located in Montana, within Dawson County. The total population is 238. It ranks as the 227th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richey is 38.5 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richey is $73,750. This is 2% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $120,800. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Richey is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Richey has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.7% vs 0.8%).

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Richey, 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.