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Miles City

County:
Custer County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.362
State:
Montana

Miles City is a city located in Custer County, Montana. Miles City has a 2026 population of 8,437. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Miles City is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,346 in 2020.

The median household income in Miles City is $67,727 with a poverty rate of 11.42%. The median age in Miles City is 42.6 years: 42.2 years for males, and 43.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.1 males.

8.4K
Total Population
2,510
Density (mi²)
15 0.18%
Growth

Miles City Population

Miles City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,437150.18%
20258,422150.18%
20248,407-39-0.46%
20238,44640.05%
20228,442290.34%
20218,413670.8%
20208,346-2-0.02%
20198,231-156-1.86%
20188,387-110-1.29%
20178,497-76-0.89%
20168,573-182-2.08%
20158,755540.62%
20148,7011231.43%
20138,578760.89%
20128,502360.43%
20118,466710.85%
20108,395-15-0.18%
20008,487260.31%
19908,461-1,141-11.88%
19809,6025796.42%
19709,023-642-6.64%
19609,6654224.57%
19509,2431,93026.39%
19407,3131381.92%
19307,175-762-9.6%
19207,9373,24068.98%
19104,69700%

Median Age

Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 42.2 years

Miles City Adults

There are 6,810 adults, (1,652 of whom are seniors) in Miles City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,079 (48.5%)
Male: 4,328 (51.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Miles City includes 90.2% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,58390.2%
Two or more races5826.92%
Native American1571.87%
Asian500.59%
Other race310.37%
Black or African American40.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1591.89%
White1571.87%
Other race310.37%
Native American30.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,42688.33%
Two or more races4235.03%
Native American1541.83%
Asian500.59%
Black or African American40.05%

Miles City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Miles City 's average per capita income is $41,030. Household income levels show a median of $67,727. The poverty rate stands at 11.42%.

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$96,372-
Families$89,659$96,380
Households$67,727$79,699
Non Families$37,175$51,232

$41,030

Average Income

$67,727

Median Household Income

11.42%

Poverty Rate

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)