Frazer: Demographics & People
Frazer's population stands at 387 people, in 62 households. Population grew 11.8% from 346 (2022) to 387 (2024). Median age 17.6 years. (26.7y younger than Valley County; 21.2y younger than Montana). Children under 18 are 51% of the population. Population is 2% White (non-Hispanic). The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.49). 76% of households are family-led. County is losing 118 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 6.2 people per household (vs Montana avg 2.4).
- 24% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Montana 45%).
- 132 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Montana 70).
Population & Trend
Population grew 11.8% from 346 (2022) to 387 (2024) — about 19.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~434 (extrapolated at 5.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 502.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 823 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 11.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 346 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 387 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 387 people (vs Montana 28,504) |
| Population Estimate | 502 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 17.6y is 21.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 51% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 17.6 years (vs Montana 38.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 50.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 387 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 197 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 77.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 90.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 23 |
| Population under 18 | 197 |
| Median age | 17.6 years (vs Montana 38.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 387 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.49 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 9 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 7 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 49.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 56.2% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 2.1% (vs Montana 84.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 369 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 13 |
| Share born in this state | 95.3% |
| Share born in another state | 4.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 9 |
| From Africa | 9 |
Households & Family Composition
62 households. Averaging 5.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 76% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 49 families, 8% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 150 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 49 |
| Married couples with children | 4 |
| Single-parent households | 4 |
| Average household size | 5.77 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 152 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 79 |
| Family households | 47 households (vs Montana 6,314) |
| Households that are families | 75.8% (vs Montana 55.2%) |
| Total households | 62 households (vs Montana 11,795) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 118 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 698 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 816 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -118 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 45 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 12.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
|---|---|
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 30037 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 037 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Golden Valley |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 7.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 1.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 30037 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Golden Valley County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 34 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 30037 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Golden Valley County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 48.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 821 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 50.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 387, booming, young community, lower-income, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 387 people (vs Montana 28,504) |
| Town Summary · County | Golden Valley County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade