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Ronan

Montana · 2,209 residents (2025 est.) · 1.229 sq mi
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Ronan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $225,500. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,001
+10%since 2000
from 1,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,628 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,209 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ronan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,298
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,422 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,760
+121%since 2000
from $11,678 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+23%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+52%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(1,115)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(61)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(237)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(932)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(90)
Asian2.5%(51)
Other46.4%(928)
Diversity Score70.7%(1,414)
Diversity Score
71
+441%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.3%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ronan, Montana?

Ronan, Montana has about 2,001 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ronan, Montana?

The typical household in Ronan, Montana earns about $42,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ronan, Montana expensive?

In Ronan, Montana, the median home is worth about $225,500, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Ronan, Montana?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ronan, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ronan, Montana?

About 21.6% of people in Ronan, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ronan, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ronan, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 427 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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