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Harlowton

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.626
State:
Montana

Harlowton is a city located in Wheatland County, Montana. Harlowton has a 2026 population of 937. It is also the county seat of Wheatland County. Harlowton is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 958 in 2020.

The median household income in Harlowton is $55,600 with a poverty rate of 18.62%. The median age in Harlowton is 50.5 years: 50.9 years for males, and 49.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.7 males.

937
Total Population
1,498
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.32%
Growth

Harlowton Population

Harlowton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026937-3-0.32%
2025940-4-0.42%
2024944-10-1.05%
2023954121.27%
202294220.21%
2021940-18-1.88%
202095830.31%
2019971-30-3%
20181,001101.01%
2017991101.02%
201698140.41%
2015977101.03%
2014967-16-1.63%
2013983151.55%
2012968-18-1.83%
2011986-11-1.1%
2010990-7-0.7%

Median Age

Overall: 50.5 years
Female: 49.8 years
Male: 50.9 years

Harlowton Adults

There are 814 adults, (373 of whom are seniors) in Harlowton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 579 (54.7%)
Male: 479 (45.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Harlowton includes 96.41% White, 3.02% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,02096.41%
Native American323.02%
Asian50.47%
Two or more races10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White312.93%
Native American201.89%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White98993.48%
Native American121.13%
Asian50.47%
Two or more races10.09%

Harlowton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Harlowton 's average per capita income is $31,919. Household income levels show a median of $55,600. The poverty rate stands at 18.62%.

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$64,607-
Families$64,179$82,058
Households$55,600$67,671
Non Families$35,125$38,714

$31,919

Average Income

$55,600

Median Household Income

18.62%

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)