St. Ignatius is a town located in Lake County Montana. St. Ignatius has a 2024 population of 835. St. Ignatius is currently growing at a rate of 1.83% annually and its population has increased by 7.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 775 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Ignatius is $54,560 with a poverty rate of 16.28%. The median age in St. Ignatius is 28.9 years: 23.4 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Ignatius was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 581 | 55.18% |
| Native American | 346 | 32.86% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 11.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.57% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 325 | 3.24 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.62 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 120 | 4.38 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 54 | 4.37 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 21 | 3.81 | 100 | 0 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 10.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 14.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 7.17% |
| High School Graduate | 163 | 28.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 174 | 30.42% |
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 | 362 | 334 | 95 |
| Native American | 168 | 158 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 16 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,964 | $49,375 | $41,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,875 | $0 | $69,583 |
| High School Graduate | $26,375 | $26,667 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,750 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $38,068 | $36,806 |
| Some College | $40,278 | $41,250 | $36,563 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$38,068
Average Male
$36,806
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.06% of St. Ignatius residents speak only English, while 8.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 528 | 73 | 13.83% |
| Native | 334 | 54 | 16.17% |
| Multiple | 117 | 33 | 28.21% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
16.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.65%
Male Poverty Rate
16.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Ignatius is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Ignatius is White, with 13.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.98% |
| High School | 15.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.71% |
| Some College | 7.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.65% |
| Female Employed | 14.77% |
| Male Employed | 1.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,396 | $63,544 |
| Households | $50,781 | $54,560 |
| Married Families | $56,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $35,672 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 9.79% |
| Native American | 13 | 6.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
69.14%
Born in St. Ignatius
98.96%
Native Born
1.04%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
98.96% of St. Ignatius residents were born in the United States, with 69.14% having been born in Montana. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 910 | 15 | 1.68% |
| 2028 | 895 | 15 | 1.7% |
| 2027 | 880 | 15 | 1.73% |
| 2026 | 865 | 15 | 1.76% |
| 2025 | 850 | 15 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 835 | 15 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 820 | 10 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 810 | 17 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 793 | 18 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 775 | -57 | -6.85% |
| 2019 | 832 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 826 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 827 | 13 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 814 | 5 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 809 | 6 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 803 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 801 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 800 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 801 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 800 | 0 | 0% |