Ekalaka

County:: Carter County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 1.029
State:: Montana

Ekalaka is a town located in Carter County, Montana. Ekalaka has a 2025 population of 416. It is also the county seat of Carter County. Ekalaka is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 400 in 2020.

The average household income in Ekalaka is $50,608 with a poverty rate of 20.12%. The median age in Ekalaka is 62.6 years: 64.3 years for males, and 62.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Ekalaka includes 92.35% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	338	92.35%
Two or more races	18	4.92%
Native American	10	2.73%
Black or African American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

Ekalaka Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Ekalaka's average per capita income is $29,583. Household income levels show a median of $45,417. The poverty rate stands at 20.12%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Families	$62,589	$60,729
Married Families	$59,107	-
Households	$45,417	$50,608
Non Families	$23,750	$42,911

$29,583

Average Income

$45,417

Median Household Income

20.12%

Poverty Rate