Choteau is a city located in Teton County Montana. Choteau has a 2024 population of 1,805. It is also the county seat of Teton County. Choteau is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 4.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,731 in 2020.
The average household income in Choteau is $56,101 with a poverty rate of 12.43%. The median age in Choteau is 42.6 years: 39.4 years for males, and 54.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Choteau was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,613 | 94.11% |
| Native American | 42 | 2.45% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 2.39% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 757 | 2.13 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Non Family | 390 | 1.06 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 314 | 3.37 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Female | 39 | 1.9 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 14 | 4.57 | 50 | 50 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 6.07% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 4.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 18.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 6.57% |
| High School Graduate | 464 | 38.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2% |
| Some College | 287 | 23.86% |
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 | 1,150 | 1,080 | 292 |
| Native American | 32 | 19 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,795 | $76,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,911 | $61,250 | $43,661 |
| High School Graduate | $32,674 | $33,156 | $24,609 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,346 | $11,827 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,276 | $34,886 | $23,274 |
| Some College | $33,833 | $44,034 | $0 |
$33,276
Average Earnings
$34,886
Average Male
$23,274
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.74% of Choteau residents speak only English, while 1.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,541 | 159 | 10.32% |
| Multiple | 41 | 23 | 56.1% |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Native | 25 | 7 | 28% |
12.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.9%
Male Poverty Rate
11.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Choteau is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Choteau is White, with 10.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.16% |
| High School | 14.69% |
| Some College | 3.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 11.7% |
| Female Employed | 7.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,165 | $68,258 |
| Households | $54,679 | $56,101 |
| Married Families | $72,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,531 | $41,588 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 8.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
58.52%
Born in Choteau
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
98.77% of Choteau residents were born in the United States, with 58.52% having been born in Montana. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,899 | 19 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 1,880 | 19 | 1.02% |
| 2027 | 1,861 | 18 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 1,843 | 19 | 1.04% |
| 2025 | 1,824 | 19 | 1.05% |
| 2024 | 1,805 | 18 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 1,787 | 24 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 1,763 | 25 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 1,738 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 1,731 | 17 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 1,714 | 11 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 1,703 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 1,696 | 26 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 1,670 | -13 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 1,683 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,675 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 1,680 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,680 | 11 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 1,669 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 1,675 | 0 | 0% |