Superior town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Superior town, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Superior town, Montana has a total population of 995, the 97th largest city in Montana, with a median household income of $43,750, which is 37% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Superior town Quick Facts

Population 995

Median Household Income $43,750

Median Home Value $260,300

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.9%

Median Age 59.2 years

Homeownership Rate 69.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

High School Graduation Rate 95.0%

Diversity Index 15/100

Population 995 97th of 470

Median Income $43,750 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 15.3% 23% higher national

Median Home Value $260,300 average

How Superior town Compares

Median Household Income

Superior town

$43,750

$69,922

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Superior town

$260,300

$338,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.1%

$25K-$50K 34.1%

$50K-$100K 25.4%

$100K+ 16.4%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8% | National: 5.2%

41.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.8%

Renter 30.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.8%

18-34

8.9%

35-54

17.5%

55-74

41.4%

75+

14.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 28 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Superior town Rankings in Montana

#97 Population of 470

#279 Median Income of 470

#220 Education of 470

#139 Home Value of 470

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Cities Similar to Superior town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Philipsburg town	1,012	$40,096	$304,200	33.0%	14.4%
Ashland CDP	956	$39,429	$137,500	13.0%	28.8%
Rocky Boy West CDP	905	N/A	$81,700	2.4%	37.9%
Browning town	990	$34,318	$121,100	13.2%	40.6%
St. Ignatius town	1,053	$50,781	$194,200	21.7%	16.3%

Population Overview

Superior town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 995. It ranks as the 97th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Superior town is 59.2 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 14.4% 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 Superior town is $43,750. This is 37% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 84% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $260,300. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Superior town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Superior 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Superior town, Montana?

Superior town, Montana has a population of 995 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Superior town, MT?

The median household income in Superior town is $43,750, which is 44% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Superior town, MT?

The poverty rate in Superior town is 15.3%. This means approximately 147 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Superior town, Montana?

Superior town's population is 91.6% White, 0.3% Black, 0.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Superior town, MT?

The median home value in Superior town is $260,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x.

How educated is Superior town, Montana?

21.8% of adults (25+) in Superior town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.