Carter County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 1,433 with a growth rate of 1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County, Montana is the 50th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 1,159 and has seen a growth of 23.64% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,508 | 15 | 1% |
| 2028 | 1,493 | 15 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 1,478 | 15 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 1,463 | 15 | 1.04% |
| 2025 | 1,448 | 15 | 1.05% |
| 2024 | 1,433 | 15 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 1,418 | 15 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 1,403 | -10 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 1,413 | 9 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 1,404 | 159 | 12.77% |
| 2019 | 1,245 | 22 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 1,223 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 1,222 | 47 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1,175 | 28 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 1,147 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 1,150 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,152 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,157 | 21 | 1.85% |
| 2011 | 1,136 | -23 | -1.98% |
| 2010 | 1,159 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,503 | -296 | -16.45% |
| 1980 | 1,799 | -157 | -8.03% |
| 1970 | 1,956 | -537 | -21.54% |
| 1960 | 2,493 | -305 | -10.9% |
| 1950 | 2,798 | -482 | -14.7% |
| 1940 | 3,280 | -856 | -20.7% |
| 1930 | 4,136 | 164 | 4.13% |
| 1920 | 3,972 | 2,464 | 163.4% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 92.21% |
| Two or more races | 80 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 599 | 2.23 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 348 | 2.96 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.03 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Female | 11 | 3.09 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Male | 10 | 3.3 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 6.27% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 8.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 167 | 16.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 3.92% |
| High School Graduate | 294 | 28.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 366 | 35.88% |
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 | 973 | 916 | 201 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 25 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,875 | $30,417 | $35,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $56,875 | $39,375 |
| High School Graduate | $28,787 | $0 | $14,659 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,219 | $34,297 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,482 | $36,827 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $38,333 | $49,722 | $28,750 |
$33,482
Average Earnings
$36,827
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.92% of Carter County, Montana residents speak only English, while 0.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,229 | 165 | 13.43% |
| Multiple | 80 | 18 | 22.5% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
13.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.38%
Male Poverty Rate
14.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carter County, Montana is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carter County, Montana is White, with 13.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.59% |
| Some College | 8.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
| Female Employed | 4.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,924 | $79,600 |
| Households | $52,171 | $64,908 |
| Married Families | $64,348 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,846 | $41,151 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.0%
Male Marriage Rate
65.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 9.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
39.16%
Born in Carter County, Montana
99.63%
Native Born
0.37%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
99.63% of Carter County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 39.16% having been born in Montana. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.