Sunburst town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sunburst town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 386. It ranks as the 178th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sunburst town is 29.5 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.5% of the population under 18, Sunburst town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sunburst town is $80,938. This is 16% higher than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 105% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $135,600. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Sunburst town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sunburst town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 Sunburst 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.