Winston, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Winston, Montana had a total population of 81, the 346th largest community in Montana, with a median household income of $58,159, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Winston Quick Facts
How Winston 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 | 93 | 81 | -12.9% |
| Median household income | $58,058 | $58,159 | +0.2% |
| Median home value | $322,300 | $326,400 | +1.3% |
How Winston 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+)
Winston 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 |
| Toston | 368 | $63,206 | 0.0% | $371,800 |
| Radersburg | 35 | N/A | 51.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Winston
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox | 80 | N/A | $765,600 | 45.3% | 0.0% |
| Niarada | 79 | N/A | $232,500 | 31.9% | 0.0% |
| Essex | 82 | $60,250 | $316,700 | 41.7% | 4.9% |
| Blackfoot | 85 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Martinsdale | 86 | N/A | N/A | 31.4% | 45.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 81, Winston'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
Winston is a small community located in Montana, within Broadwater County. The total population is 81. It ranks as the 346th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Winston is 74.3 years. This is 84% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Winston is $58,159. This is 20% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Winston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $326,400. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 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 Winston 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
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Winston, 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 Winston, Montana?
Winston, Montana has a population of 81 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Winston, MT?
The median household income in Winston is $58,159, which is 28% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Winston, MT?
The poverty rate in Winston is 17.3%. This means approximately 14 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Winston, Montana?
Winston's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Winston, MT?
The median home value in Winston is $326,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x.
How educated is Winston, Montana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Winston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.