Dillon is a city located in Beaverhead County Montana. Dillon has a 2024 population of 4,273. It is also the county seat of Beaverhead County. Dillon is currently growing at a rate of 2.32% annually and its population has increased by 10.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,884 in 2020.
The average household income in Dillon is $63,186 with a poverty rate of 22.34%. The median age in Dillon is 29.9 years: 30.2 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dillon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,642 | 92.02% |
| Native American | 131 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 2.48% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,626 | 2.14 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Non Family | 860 | 1.49 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 639 | 2.83 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 92 | 3.02 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 35 | 3.2 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
50.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 3.93% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 13.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 503 | 22.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 259 | 11.43% |
| High School Graduate | 510 | 22.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 549 | 24.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,110 | 2,012 | 718 |
| Native American | 83 | 45 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,885 | $46,968 | $39,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $222,938 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,955 | $0 | $29,826 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $80,428 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,813 | $44,643 | $29,799 |
| Some College | $27,016 | $0 | $27,598 |
$35,813
Average Earnings
$44,643
Average Male
$29,799
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.52% of Dillon residents speak only English, while 4.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,234 | 685 | 21.18% |
| Black | 96 | 96 | 100% |
22.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.13%
Male Poverty Rate
18.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dillon is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dillon is White, with 21.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.8% |
| Some College | 12.46% |
| High School | 11.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.35% |
| Male Employed | 15.42% |
| Female Employed | 13.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $84,514 |
| Households | $42,037 | $63,186 |
| Married Families | $87,181 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,321 | $44,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
316
Number of Veterans
266
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 10.23% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 16.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.85%
Born in Dillon
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.24% of Dillon residents were born in the United States, with 42.85% having been born in Montana. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,759 | 97 | 2.08% |
| 2028 | 4,662 | 97 | 2.12% |
| 2027 | 4,565 | 98 | 2.19% |
| 2026 | 4,467 | 97 | 2.22% |
| 2025 | 4,370 | 97 | 2.27% |
| 2024 | 4,273 | 97 | 2.32% |
| 2023 | 4,176 | 62 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 4,114 | 126 | 3.16% |
| 2021 | 3,988 | 104 | 2.68% |
| 2020 | 3,884 | -430 | -9.97% |
| 2019 | 4,314 | 42 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 4,272 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 4,273 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 4,281 | 69 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 4,212 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 4,224 | 16 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 4,208 | -16 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 4,224 | 69 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 4,155 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 4,153 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,752 | -239 | -5.99% |
| 1990 | 3,991 | 15 | 0.38% |
| 1980 | 3,976 | -572 | -12.58% |
| 1970 | 4,548 | 858 | 23.25% |
| 1960 | 3,690 | 422 | 12.91% |
| 1950 | 3,268 | 254 | 8.43% |
| 1940 | 3,014 | 313 | 11.59% |
| 1920 | 2,701 | -2,058 | -43.24% |