Springwater Colony, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Springwater Colony, Montana had a total population of 42, the 399th 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
Springwater Colony Quick Facts
How Springwater Colony 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 | 35 | 42 | +20.0% |
How Springwater Colony Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Employment
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+)
Springwater Colony Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Wheatland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlowton | 1,058 | $55,600 | 18.6% | $180,500 |
| Judith Gap | 140 | N/A | 28.6% | $110,100 |
| Martinsdale Colony | 57 | N/A | 45.6% | N/A |
| Shawmut | 36 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Twodot | 11 | N/A | 63.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Springwater Colony
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondera Colony | 42 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 59.3% |
| Jardine | 43 | N/A | N/A | 90.7% | 0.0% |
| Biddle | 41 | N/A | N/A | 56.1% | 0.0% |
| Cascade Colony | 44 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Eagle Creek Colony | 44 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 42, Springwater Colony'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
Springwater Colony is a small community located in Montana, within Wheatland County. The total population is 42. It ranks as the 399th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Springwater Colony. 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 Springwater Colony, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Springwater Colony 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
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Springwater Colony, 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 Springwater Colony, Montana?
Springwater Colony, Montana has a population of 42 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Springwater Colony, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Springwater Colony — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Springwater Colony, MT?
The ACS sample for Springwater Colony 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 Springwater Colony, Montana?
Springwater Colony's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Springwater Colony, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Springwater Colony — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.