Ryegate Town, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 268 people, 113 households, and 81 families living in the town. The population density was 391.6 people per square mile (151.2/kmē), giving it the 137th most densely populated town among the Montana. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 192.6 per square mile (74.36/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.37 persons, and the average family size was 2.84 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 22% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 91.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 101 females. The median age of the town's population was 46.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Ryegate Town was 45 and 49 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 98.51% White, 0% Black or African American, 1.49% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $26250, making it the 174th highest town by median household income in Montana. The median income for a family in the town was $34167, it is the 147th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Montana. The per capita income for the town was $12016, making its Montana's 62nd lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $14886, Males have a median income of $15417 versus $14583 for females.
In 2000, 62 pupils and students, of which 50% are male and 50% are female, 23.13% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 4.84% kindergarten, 56.45% elementary school, 32.26% high school and 6.45% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 268 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 268 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 262 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 260 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 272 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 268 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 280 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 290 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 286 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 291 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 280 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 3 | 3 | |
| Elementary school | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| High school | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryegate town, Montana | $26250 | $34167 | $12016 |
| Golden Valley County, Montana | $27308 | $35000 | $13573 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |