Trout Creek, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Trout Creek, Montana had a total population of 252, the 223rd largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $64,853, which is 11% 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
Trout Creek Quick Facts
How Trout Creek 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 | 340 | 252 | -25.9% |
| Median household income | $62,162 | $64,853 | +4.3% |
How Trout Creek Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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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+)
Trout Creek Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Sanders County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls | 1,500 | $46,313 | 6.5% | $266,400 |
| Plains | 1,195 | $25,491 | 31.2% | $248,300 |
| Hot Springs | 557 | $21,300 | 29.2% | $150,900 |
| Heron | 328 | $29,207 | 59.8% | $433,300 |
| Dixon | 281 | $48,333 | 28.5% | $234,400 |
| Noxon | 209 | $60,167 | 0.0% | $197,500 |
| Weeksville | 147 | $64,333 | 0.0% | $782,300 |
| Old Agency | 129 | $45,750 | 52.7% | N/A |
| Lonepine | 122 | $31,667 | 19.7% | $375,000 |
| Paradise | 76 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Trout Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hysham | 251 | $66,250 | $120,100 | 20.0% | 17.9% |
| Bull Lake | 247 | N/A | $592,100 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| Hillside Colony | 245 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ballantine | 262 | N/A | $284,000 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Joplin | 265 | $67,891 | N/A | 17.8% | 31.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 252, Trout Creek'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
Trout Creek is a small community located in Montana, within Sanders County. The total population is 252. It ranks as the 223rd most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Trout Creek is 57.9 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Trout Creek is $64,853. This is 11% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Trout Creek. 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 Trout Creek, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Trout Creek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%.
Education
36.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher 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 92.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Trout Creek, 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 Trout Creek, Montana?
Trout Creek, Montana has a population of 252 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Trout Creek, MT?
The median household income in Trout Creek is $64,853, which is 20% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Trout Creek, MT?
The ACS sample for Trout Creek 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 Trout Creek, Montana?
Trout Creek's population is 94.8% White, 0.0% Black, 2.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Trout Creek, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Trout Creek — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Trout Creek, Montana?
36.9% of adults (25+) in Trout Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.