CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Ronan

Montana · 1,871 residents · 1.229 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Ronan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,871
+3%since 2000
from 1,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,522 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
−2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ronan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,919
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,472
+41%since 2000
from $11,678 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+4%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ronan on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(1,107)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(88)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other29.6%(555)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,184)
Diversity Score
63
+385%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Ronan

Graceville
Pop 2,217
Campbell
Pop 2,123
Dunnellon
Pop 2,056
Bowling Green
Pop 2,448
Places similar to Ronan
Head to head

Compare Ronan to nearby cities

RONAN VS
Missoula
Income$70,392+135%
Home value$473,100+332%
Population78,903+3472%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RONAN VS
Kalispell
Income$63,415+112%
Home value$428,000+291%
Population31,851+1342%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RONAN VS
Evergreen
Income$76,446+156%
Home value$340,800+211%
Population9,611+335%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RONAN VS
Whitefish
Income$73,811+147%
Home value$684,300+524%
Population9,358+324%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Ronan, Montana?

Ronan, Montana has about 1,871 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ronan, Montana?

The typical household in Ronan, Montana earns about $29,919 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 $109,600, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Ronan, Montana?

About 16.6% 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 19.6% 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 297 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Montana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Ronan with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →