Wilsall, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 203, Wilsall'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

Wilsall is a small community located in Montana, within Park County. The total population is 203. It ranks as the 248th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilsall is 59.9 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 5.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.2% 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 Wilsall is $56,250. This is 22% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wilsall, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $222,900. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wilsall has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wilsall, 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.