Toston, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Toston, Montana had a total population of 368, the 177th largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $63,206, which is 13% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Toston Quick Facts
How Toston 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 | 324 | 368 | +13.6% |
| Median household income | $60,264 | $63,206 | +4.9% |
| Median home value | $352,700 | $371,800 | +5.4% |
How Toston Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
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+)
Toston Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Broadwater County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend | 1,967 | $70,752 | 15.6% | $227,600 |
| Wheatland | 1,661 | $123,277 | 12.9% | $739,000 |
| Spokane Creek | 740 | $127,250 | 0.0% | $812,500 |
| The Silos | 579 | $60,521 | 19.5% | $367,300 |
| Winston | 81 | $58,159 | 17.3% | $326,400 |
| Radersburg | 35 | N/A | 51.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Toston
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockvale | 350 | N/A | N/A | 14.3% | 6.9% |
| St. Pierre | 394 | N/A | N/A | 9.3% | 40.6% |
| Fortine | 351 | $66,402 | $325,900 | 26.9% | 18.8% |
| Martin City | 342 | N/A | $573,400 | 34.5% | 0.0% |
| Clyde Park | 341 | $62,917 | $295,800 | 21.3% | 9.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 368, Toston'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
Toston is a small community located in Montana, within Broadwater County. The total population is 368. It ranks as the 177th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Toston is 41.0 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. With 32.1% of the population under 18, Toston has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Toston is $63,206. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Toston. 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 Toston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $371,800. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Toston 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
7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Toston, 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 Toston, Montana?
Toston, Montana has a population of 368 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Toston, MT?
The median household income in Toston is $63,206, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Toston, MT?
The ACS sample for Toston 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 Toston, Montana?
Toston's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Toston, MT?
The median home value in Toston is $371,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x.
How educated is Toston, Montana?
7.2% of adults (25+) in Toston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.