119th Congress · MT-1
Montana's 1st Congressional District
Montana's 1st Congressional District (MT-1) has a population of 556,623. The median household income is $70,599 and the median age is 40.1.
556,623
Population
14
People / sq mi
$70,599
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
MT-1 covers 40,168 sq mi of land at 13.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% |
Economy & Income
$70,599
Median Household Income
$40,854
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$417,200
Median Home Value
$1,116
Median Rent
68.3%
Homeownership
Education
95.0%
High School+
38.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Montana's 1st Congressional District (MT-1) has a population of 556,623 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Montana's 1st Congressional District is $70,599, with a per capita income of $40,854.
Montana's 1st Congressional District is 87.0% White, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Montana's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
What distinguishes Montana's 1st Congressional District is density: among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, around 14 people per square mile. With 556,623 residents, Montana's 1st Congressional District is a congressional district in Montana.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,599 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $417,200, with typical rent around $1,116.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 38.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.