Plentywood is a city located in Sheridan County Montana. Plentywood has a 2024 population of 1,640. It is also the county seat of Sheridan County. Plentywood is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,668 in 2020.
The average household income in Plentywood is $103,143 with a poverty rate of 12.9%. The median age in Plentywood is 47.7 years: 51.1 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plentywood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,599 | 89.78% |
| Two or more races | 128 | 7.19% |
| Native American | 42 | 2.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 740 | 2.28 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 369 | 3.13 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 309 | 1.2 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 42 | 2.6 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 20 | 2.75 | 70 | 30 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 10.17% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 4.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 15.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 5.2% |
| High School Graduate | 477 | 35.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 4.14% |
| Some College | 315 | 23.72% |
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 | 1,210 | 1,036 | 269 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 73 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 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 white people with a rate of 22.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,016 | $73,571 | $49,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,375 | $77,321 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,737 | $41,563 | $22,386 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,327 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,750 | $56,793 | $32,102 |
| Some College | $40,238 | $54,271 | $34,414 |
$38,750
Average Earnings
$56,793
Average Male
$32,102
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.65% of Plentywood residents speak only English, while 0.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,528 | 162 | 10.6% |
| Multiple | 128 | 58 | 45.31% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 40 | 61.54% |
12.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.5%
Male Poverty Rate
14.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plentywood is Hispanic, with 61.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plentywood is White, with 10.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.9% |
| High School | 12.67% |
| Some College | 11.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.56% |
| Male Employed | 5.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,830 | $115,185 |
| Households | $66,607 | $103,143 |
| Married Families | $98,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,648 | $86,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
119
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 8.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
56.26%
Born in Plentywood
97.87%
Native Born
2.13%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
97.87% of Plentywood residents were born in the United States, with 56.26% having been born in Montana. 1.24% 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 | 1,605 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,612 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 1,619 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 1,626 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,633 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,640 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 1,647 | -27 | -1.61% |
| 2022 | 1,674 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 1,685 | 17 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 1,668 | -73 | -4.19% |
| 2019 | 1,741 | -31 | -1.75% |
| 2018 | 1,772 | -44 | -2.42% |
| 2017 | 1,816 | -73 | -3.86% |
| 2016 | 1,889 | -32 | -1.67% |
| 2015 | 1,921 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 1,916 | 20 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 1,896 | 62 | 3.38% |
| 2012 | 1,834 | 70 | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 1,764 | 25 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 1,739 | 0 | 0% |