Walkerville town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Walkerville town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 660. It ranks as the 129th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walkerville town is 48.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.5% 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 Walkerville town is $44,226. 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 18.4%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 59% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $147,200. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Walkerville town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Walkerville 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.