Fort Benton is a city located in Chouteau County Montana. Fort Benton has a 2024 population of 1,413. It is also the county seat of Chouteau County. Fort Benton is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,459 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Benton is $72,175 with a poverty rate of 2.95%. The median age in Fort Benton is 43.3 years: 43 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Benton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,382 | 94.01% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 5.37% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.48% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.14% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 573 | 2.47 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 297 | 3.23 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 207 | 0 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 37 | 3.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 32 | 3.34 | 75 | 25 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 3.06% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 9.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 205 | 19.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 9.46% |
| High School Graduate | 387 | 37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 210 | 20.08% |
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 | 980 | 937 | 289 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 57 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,556 | $50,781 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,844 | $120,417 | $50,000 |
| High School Graduate | $30,694 | $48,550 | $15,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $46,458 | $33,500 |
| Some College | $42,007 | $41,714 | $42,917 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$46,458
Average Male
$33,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.92% of Fort Benton residents speak only English, while 0.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,235 | 38 | 3.08% |
| Multiple | 79 | 4 | 5.06% |
2.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.69%
Male Poverty Rate
2.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Benton is Multiple, with 5.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Benton is White, with 3.08% 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 8.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
| Some College | 4.18% |
| High School | 2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,860 | $92,115 |
| Households | $67,171 | $72,175 |
| Married Families | $92,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,161 | $35,890 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
140
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Korea | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 14.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
66.73%
Born in Fort Benton
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
98.37% of Fort Benton residents were born in the United States, with 66.73% having been born in Montana. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,357 | -11 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 1,368 | -11 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 1,379 | -12 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 1,391 | -11 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 1,402 | -11 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 1,413 | -12 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 1,425 | -22 | -1.52% |
| 2022 | 1,447 | -12 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 1,459 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,459 | 16 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 1,443 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 1,447 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 1,445 | -14 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 1,459 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 1,461 | -32 | -2.14% |
| 2014 | 1,493 | 15 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 1,478 | -18 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,496 | 35 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 1,461 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 1,464 | 0 | 0% |