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 $72,251 with a poverty rate of 8.41%. The median age in Fort Benton is 36.6 years: 37.7 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Benton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,432 | 92.75% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 6.41% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 548 | 2.73 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 254 | 3.43 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 237 | 0 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 34 | 3.88 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 23 | 11.13 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 7.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 225 | 21.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 10.03% |
| High School Graduate | 396 | 38.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 195 | 18.99% |
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 | 959 | 933 | 328 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 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 34.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,159 | $76,364 | $45,337 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,406 | $99,250 | $65,313 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $11,900 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,952 | $46,890 | $27,768 |
| Some College | $37,700 | $39,886 | $16,563 |
$38,952
Average Earnings
$46,890
Average Male
$27,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.93% of Fort Benton residents speak only English, while 0.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,283 | 122 | 9.51% |
| Multiple | 99 | 3 | 3.03% |
8.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.51%
Male Poverty Rate
10.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Benton is White, with 9.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Benton is Multiple, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.36% |
| High School | 6.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,346 | $93,362 |
| Households | $67,656 | $72,251 |
| Married Families | $91,543 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,547 | $43,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
97
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 9.11% |
| Native American | 5 | 38.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
53.43%
Born in Fort Benton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fort Benton residents were born in the United States, with 53.43% having been born in Montana. 0% 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 | 1,357 | -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% |