Flathead Reservation

Flathead Reservation is a federal reservation in Lake County, Sanders County, Missoula County, and Flathead County, Montana, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 32,167 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,936 sq mi (5,014 km²) of land.

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Flathead Reservation in Montana
Flathead Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
32,167 ± 421
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
Lake County55% of its landSanders County35% of its landMissoula County8% of its landFlathead County2% of its land
Land area
1,936 sq mi (5,014 km²)
Median household income
$60,144 ± $2,809
Median home value
$380,000 ± $17,181
Water area
122 sq mi (316 km²)
State
Montana
Census code
1110
Coordinates (central point)
47.496770, -114.284279

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Polson (city)5,428 people
  2. Ronan (city)2,001 people
  3. Pablo (CDP)1,632 people
  4. St. Ignatius (town)977 people
  5. Arlee (CDP)812 people
  6. Hot Springs (town)557 people
  7. Lindisfarne (CDP)533 people
  8. Finley Point (CDP)479 people
  9. Evaro (CDP)466 people
  10. Kerr (CDP)463 people
  11. Charlo (CDP)306 people
  12. Elmo (CDP)290 people
All 25
  1. Kings Point (CDP)274 people
  2. Jette (CDP)218 people
  3. Big Arm (CDP)190 people
  4. Rocky Point (CDP)151 people
  5. Ravalli (CDP)146 people
  6. Old Agency (CDP)129 people
  7. Lonepine (CDP)122 people
  8. Dayton (CDP)88 people
  9. Niarada (CDP)79 people
  10. Kicking Horse (CDP)59 people
  11. Turtle Lake (CDP)55 people
  12. Camas (CDP)34 people
  13. Sčilíp (CDP)

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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