Stanford town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Stanford town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 266. It ranks as the 216th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stanford town is 62.1 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 7.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.3% 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 Stanford town is $52,045. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $170,100. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stanford town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stanford town, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 470 Census-designated places in Montana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.