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Townsend

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.531
State:
Montana

Townsend is a city located in Broadwater County, Montana. Townsend has a 2026 population of 2,397. It is also the county seat of Broadwater County. Townsend is currently growing at a rate of 4.08% annually and its population has increased by 30.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,832 in 2020.

The median household income in Townsend is $70,752 with a poverty rate of 15.63%. The median age in Townsend is 49.1 years: 48.8 years for males, and 50 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.6 males.

2.4K
Total Population
1,565
Density (mi²)
94 4.08%
Growth

Townsend Population

Townsend Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,397944.08%
20252,303944.26%
20242,209632.94%
20232,146723.47%
20222,0741206.14%
20211,9541226.66%
20201,832221.22%
20192,138542.59%
20182,084412.01%
20172,043462.3%
20161,997241.22%
20151,973221.13%
20141,951-8-0.41%
20131,959-26-1.31%
20121,985231.17%
20111,962844.47%
20101,901130.69%

Median Age

Overall: 49.1 years
Female: 50 years
Male: 48.8 years

Townsend Adults

There are 1,620 adults, (384 of whom are seniors) in Townsend.

Sex Ratio

Female: 952 (48.4%)
Male: 1,015 (51.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Townsend includes 89.27% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,75689.27%
Two or more races1417.17%
Native American532.69%
Asian150.76%
Black or African American20.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races100.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,75689.27%
Two or more races1316.66%
Native American532.69%
Asian150.76%
Black or African American20.1%

Townsend Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Townsend 's average per capita income is $39,769. Household income levels show a median of $70,752. The poverty rate stands at 15.63%.

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
Married Families$104,531-
Families$88,942$107,654
Households$70,752$80,241
Non Families$58,500$56,939

$39,769

Average Income

$70,752

Median Household Income

15.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)