Rollins, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 115, Rollins'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

Rollins is a small community located in Montana, within Lake County. The total population is 115. It ranks as the 315th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rollins is 60.9 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 3.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rollins is $124,063. This is 71% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 54% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $1,229,200. Housing costs are 227% higher than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 95.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rollins has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 0.8%).

Education

61.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rollins in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 75% 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 98.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rollins, 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.