Demographics & People — Fort Benton, Montana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,470 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 42.7 |
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| Total Households | 573 |
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| Family Households | 366 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1621 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,382 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 314 |
| Irish | 302 |
| Other groups | 258 |
| English | 246 |
| German | 233 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 210 |
| European | 147 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| Norwegian | 88 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 79 |
Language
| English Only | 1,285 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,286 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 97 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,080 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Benton, Montana.
