The Silos, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 579, The Silos'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

The Silos is a small community located in Montana, within Broadwater County. The total population is 579. It ranks as the 140th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in The Silos is 64.6 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 10.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.7% 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 The Silos is $60,521. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 70% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in The Silos, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $367,300. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The Silos has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 0.4%).

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for The Silos, 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.