Rocky Boy West, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Rocky Boy West is a small community located in Montana, within Hill County. The total population is 1,007. It ranks as the 93rd most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rocky Boy West is 29.4 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 39.1% of the population under 18, Rocky Boy West has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rocky Boy West is $63,125. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.1%. This is 214% 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 9.7%. This is 168% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $103,600. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Rocky Boy West is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 17.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 75% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rocky Boy West is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 83.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 81.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rocky Boy West, 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.