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Carlton, MT
Census-designated place in Missoula County, Montana.
Population
682
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
111
ZIP codes
0
Carlton and its ZIP codes
Carlton at a glance
- Carlton is about 14 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $107,155, 48% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $712,500 (90% above Montana).
Local data for Carlton, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlton, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,155
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$712,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
41.1%
Median age
56.7
Average commute
53.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (267), German Americans (261), Scottish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Missoula County. PPP loans are for Carlton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,053
65,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$872M
FY 2026, $7,394 per person
How people get to work
Carlton, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 53.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlton, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,485
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
215
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
12.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlton, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Carlton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlorenceCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.8 |
| LoloCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 9.5 |
| Orchard HomesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| StevensvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| MissoulaCity | 13 mi | 35 |
| East MissoulaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| TurahCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| PiltzvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Bonner-West RiversideCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| WyeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| VictorCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Twin CreeksCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| PinesdaleTown | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| FrenchtownCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.7 |
| CorvallisCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlton, MT in?
- Carlton is in Missoula County, Montana.
- What is the population of Carlton, MT?
- About 682 people live in Carlton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlton?
- Nearby places include Florence (3.6 mi), Lolo (6.5 mi), Orchard Homes (12 mi), Stevensville (12 mi), Missoula (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023