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Virginia City

Montana · 260 residents (2025 est.) · 0.95 sq mi
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Virginia City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $351,900. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−1%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+25%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:260 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1161491832172501990201020202024Virginia City
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,875
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,153
+78%since 2000
from $19,182 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+2%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,900
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
56.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+108%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
+91%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−48%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% 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
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
43.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 64.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia City, Montana?

Virginia City, Montana has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virginia City, Montana?

The typical household in Virginia City, Montana earns about $61,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia City, Montana expensive?

In Virginia City, Montana, the median home is worth about $351,900.

How educated are people in Virginia City, Montana?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia City, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia City, Montana?

About 7.0% of people in Virginia City, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virginia City, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Virginia City, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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