Big Timber is a city located in Sweet Grass County Montana. Big Timber has a 2024 population of 1,700. It is also the county seat of Sweet Grass County. Big Timber is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,642 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Timber is $68,707 with a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median age in Big Timber is 38.9 years: 43.5 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Timber was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,354 | 88.5% |
| Other race | 59 | 3.86% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 3.46% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 3.27% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 675 | 2.23 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 339 | 1.04 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 295 | 3.08 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Female | 21 | 5.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 20 | 6.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
71.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 4.2% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 11.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 7.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 7.62% |
| High School Graduate | 322 | 31.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 388 | 37.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 907 | 872 | 146 |
| Other Race | 59 | 59 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 34 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,406 | $21,591 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,656 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,018 | $62,167 | $37,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,922 | $59,375 | $37,974 |
| Some College | $43,100 | $44,500 | $34,750 |
$44,922
Average Earnings
$59,375
Average Male
$37,974
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.3% of Big Timber residents speak only English, while 6.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,334 | 138 | 10.34% |
| Native | 14 | 14 | 100% |
10.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.45%
Male Poverty Rate
8.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Timber is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Timber is White, with 10.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.39% |
| High School | 7.92% |
| Some College | 5.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,214 | $93,991 |
| Households | $63,514 | $68,707 |
| Married Families | $88,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,607 | $43,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
155
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 14.07% |
| Other Race | 8 | 13.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.86%
Born in Big Timber
99.08%
Native Born
0.92%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
99.08% of Big Timber residents were born in the United States, with 53.86% having been born in Montana. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,774 | 15 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 1,759 | 15 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 1,744 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 1,730 | 15 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 1,715 | 15 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 1,700 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 1,686 | 17 | 1.02% |
| 2022 | 1,669 | 12 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 1,657 | 15 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 1,642 | -58 | -3.41% |
| 2019 | 1,700 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 1,694 | 17 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 1,677 | 25 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 1,652 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 1,654 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,662 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,671 | 35 | 2.14% |
| 2012 | 1,636 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,641 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 1,650 | 0 | 0% |