City · Montana
Conrad, Montana
Conrad, city, in Pondera County, Montana. Conrad had 2,393 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,318 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,618 (±245). GEOID 3017275.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,393
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,318 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,618 ±245
Median household income
$47,857
±$3,999 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$188,900
±$30,403 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$918
±$86 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
Where is Conrad and what county is it in?
Conrad is a city in Pondera County, Montana. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,822 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Conrad, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,393 people lived in Conrad on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Montana (+5.6%). The 2020 Census counted 2,318 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,618 (±245).
| Measure | Conrad | Pondera County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,618 ±245 | 6,035 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,026 ±97 | 2,268 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.17 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,247 ±105 | 2,754 | no clear change |
Conrad's population since 2000
From 2,753 in 2000 to 2,393 in 2025: down 13.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Conrad as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Conrad?
The median resident of Conrad is 39.5 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 4.4%.
| Measure | Conrad | Pondera County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±3.3 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% ±2.7 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±2.7 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±2.5 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0% ±4.0 pts | 78.9% | −9.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9% ±2.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4% ±4.5 pts | 19.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±3.3 pts | 8.2% | +4.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1% ±3.2 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4% ±6.0 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±5.0 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Conrad earn?
Half of Conrad's 1,026 households earn less than $47,857 a year (±$3,999), against $52,338 in Pondera County and $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,856 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,999 after inflation. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Conrad | Pondera County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,857 ±$3,999 | $52,338 | −$11,999 |
| Mean household income | $67,247 ±$7,811 | $72,767 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,008 ±$3,004 | $29,283 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6% ±5.9 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6% ±11.2 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±3.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±4.7 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±5.3 pts | 81.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Conrad?
Owners occupy 63.1% of Conrad's occupied homes and renters 36.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,900 by its owner (±$30,403). The median renter pays $918 a month including utilities, and 28.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Conrad | Pondera County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,900 ±$30,403 | $206,100 | +$40,478 |
| Median gross rent | $918 ±$86 | $784 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.1% ±10.6 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,192 ±$284 | $1,328 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.1% ±7.2 pts | 67.7% | −10.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.9% ±7.2 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,247 ±105 | 2,754 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6% ±3.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.2% ±11.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9% ±7.0 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% ±3.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.0% ±7.8 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±3.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Conrad building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Conrad in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.6 across Montana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Conrad work and get to work?
77.9% of Conrad's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.8 minutes.
| Measure | Conrad | Pondera County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±5.0 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±5.7 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 8.1% ±5.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4% ±4.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.8 min ±2.5 | 19.2 min | +6.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Conrad?
No census tract lies mostly in Conrad; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9770Pondera County | 3,712 | $53,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Conrad) · Census block assignment files
How does Conrad compare with other places in Montana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Conrad is the 7,050th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 30th-most populous of 127 in Montana.
Conrad ranks 79th of 90 places in Montana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 30th | 127 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th | 93 |
| Median household income | 79th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 73rd | 93 |
| Median home value | 74th | 89 |
| Median gross rent | 48th | 82 |
| Poverty rate | 18th | 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57th | 90 |
| Median age | 47th | 93 |
| Owner-occupied share | 60th | 92 |
| Work from home | 36th | 46 |
| Travel time to work | 64th | 93 |
Conrad's figures with every place in Montana (CSV)
Every place in Montana, sortable · Compare Conrad with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Conrad?
13 of the 57 figures for Conrad on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Conrad are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Conrad.