Townsend is a city located in Broadwater County Montana. Townsend has a 2024 population of 2,235. It is also the county seat of Broadwater County. Townsend is currently growing at a rate of 4.78% annually and its population has increased by 22.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,826 in 2020.
The average household income in Townsend is $79,912 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median age in Townsend is 47.6 years: 48.6 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Townsend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,995 | 89.38% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 5.2% |
| Native American | 74 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.39% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 917 | 2.38 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 449 | 1.41 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 371 | 3.15 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 56 | 3.93 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Male | 41 | 3.85 | 39 | 61 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 5% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 21.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 8.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 9.28% |
| High School Graduate | 446 | 28.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 3.63% |
| Some College | 358 | 23.23% |
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 | 1,403 | 1,279 | 246 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 56 | 19 |
| Native American | 42 | 42 | 15 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,670 | $83,080 | $75,089 |
| High School Graduate | $40,625 | $37,188 | $41,100 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,327 | $48,942 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $45,357 | $40,800 |
| Some College | $34,470 | $0 | $27,727 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$45,357
Average Male
$40,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.05% of Townsend residents speak only English, while 3.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,950 | 228 | 11.69% |
| Multiple | 113 | 35 | 30.97% |
| Native | 72 | 15 | 20.83% |
12.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.14%
Male Poverty Rate
12.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Townsend is Multiple, with 30.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Townsend is White, with 11.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.36% |
| High School | 10.71% |
| Some College | 6.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 5.65% |
| Male Employed | 5.21% |
| Female Employed | 2.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,500 | $104,399 |
| Households | $70,774 | $79,912 |
| Married Families | $103,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,707 | $52,827 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
135
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 7.73% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 12.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
50.4%
Born in Townsend
96.42%
Native Born
3.58%
Foreign Born
1.21%
Non Citizen
2.37%
Naturalized
96.42% of Townsend residents were born in the United States, with 50.4% having been born in Montana. 1.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,747 | 103 | 3.9% |
| 2028 | 2,644 | 102 | 4.01% |
| 2027 | 2,542 | 102 | 4.18% |
| 2026 | 2,440 | 103 | 4.41% |
| 2025 | 2,337 | 102 | 4.56% |
| 2024 | 2,235 | 102 | 4.78% |
| 2023 | 2,133 | 68 | 3.29% |
| 2022 | 2,065 | 117 | 6.01% |
| 2021 | 1,948 | 122 | 6.68% |
| 2020 | 1,826 | -312 | -14.59% |
| 2019 | 2,138 | 54 | 2.59% |
| 2018 | 2,084 | 41 | 2.01% |
| 2017 | 2,043 | 46 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 1,997 | 24 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 1,973 | 22 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 1,951 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,959 | -26 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 1,985 | 23 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 1,962 | 61 | 3.21% |
| 2010 | 1,901 | 0 | 0% |