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Alberton, MT
Town in Mineral County, Montana.
Population
573
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,047
ZIP codes
0
Alberton and its ZIP codes
Alberton at a glance
- Alberton is about 136 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,000, 17% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,700 (29% below Montana) and median rent is $1,344 a month.
Local data for Alberton, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alberton, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,000
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$267,700
Median rent
$1,344/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (179), Irish Americans (87), Scottish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mineral County. PPP loans are for Alberton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,708
1,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,972
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$127M
FY 2026, $28,016 per person
How people get to work
Alberton, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alberton, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
16
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
18.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alberton, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Alberton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CyrCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| HusonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| FrenchtownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| WyeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| RiverbendCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| ArleeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.5 |
| Orchard HomesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.6 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.6 |
| EvaroCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 17.2 |
| SuperiorTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| Old AgencyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| RavalliCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| LoloCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9.5 |
| MissoulaCity | 25 mi | 35 |
| East MissoulaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| St. IgnatiusTown | 28 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alberton, MT in?
- Alberton is in Mineral County, Montana.
- What is the population of Alberton, MT?
- About 573 people live in Alberton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alberton?
- Nearby places include Cyr (5.2 mi), Huson (7.2 mi), Frenchtown (10 mi), Wye (17 mi), Riverbend (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023