Savage, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 316, Savage'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

Savage is a small community located in Montana, within Richland County. The total population is 316. It ranks as the 197th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Savage is 53.5 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Savage is $86,250. This is 19% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 105% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $257,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Savage has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 Savage, 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.