East Portal / Taft, MT

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in East Portal / Taft

Demographics of East Portal / Taft

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.8%

Households with Children

20.5%

School Enrollment K-12

244

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.7%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.9%
Seniors (65+): 30.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.6%
High School / GED: 28.6%
Some College or Associate's: 32.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.1%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 33.1%
Living Alone: 46.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 37.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 60.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.0%
Spanish: 0.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 79.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources