Virginia City town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Virginia City town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 148. It ranks as the 277th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Virginia City town is 65.3 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 22.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $288,600. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $338,100. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Virginia City town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.7% of all residents.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 77.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Virginia City 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.