Musselshell County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 5,447 with a growth rate of 2.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Musselshell County, Montana is the 35th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 4,555 and has seen a growth of 19.58% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,142 | 139 | 2.32% |
| 2028 | 6,003 | 139 | 2.37% |
| 2027 | 5,864 | 139 | 2.43% |
| 2026 | 5,725 | 139 | 2.49% |
| 2025 | 5,586 | 139 | 2.55% |
| 2024 | 5,447 | 139 | 2.62% |
| 2023 | 5,308 | 139 | 2.69% |
| 2022 | 5,169 | 261 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 4,908 | 158 | 3.33% |
| 2020 | 4,750 | 124 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 4,626 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 4,623 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4,623 | -17 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 4,640 | 9 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 4,631 | -16 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 4,647 | -37 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 4,684 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 4,693 | -54 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 4,747 | 192 | 4.22% |
| 2010 | 4,555 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,106 | -322 | -7.27% |
| 1980 | 4,428 | 694 | 18.59% |
| 1970 | 3,734 | -1,154 | -23.61% |
| 1960 | 4,888 | -520 | -9.62% |
| 1950 | 5,408 | -309 | -5.4% |
| 1940 | 5,717 | -1,525 | -21.06% |
| 1930 | 7,242 | -4,788 | -39.8% |
| 1920 | 12,030 | 5,888 | 95.86% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,475 | 88.3% |
| Two or more races | 296 | 5.84% |
| Other race | 163 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 134 | 2.64% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 2,131 | 2.35 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 1,161 | 2.83 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 753 | 1.14 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 148 | 4.3 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 69 | 3.39 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 7.14% |
| Associates Degree | 385 | 10.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 628 | 16.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 208 | 5.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,212 | 31.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 1,012 | 26.55% |
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 | 3,402 | 3,082 | 759 |
| 2+ Races | 227 | 201 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 138 | 114 | 36 |
| Native American | 87 | 69 | 1 |
| Other Race | 68 | 65 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 95.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 63.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,875 | $0 | $36,587 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $84,088 | $23,725 |
| High School Graduate | $40,959 | $50,600 | $30,385 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,000 | $30,500 | $35,250 |
| Overall | $36,490 | $50,455 | $30,259 |
| Some College | $34,727 | $53,281 | $30,439 |
$36,490
Average Earnings
$50,455
Average Male
$30,259
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.73% of Musselshell County, Montana residents speak only English, while 3.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,382 | 596 | 13.6% |
| Native | 132 | 70 | 53.03% |
| Multiple | 295 | 70 | 23.73% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 60 | 32.61% |
| Other | 162 | 29 | 17.9% |
15.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.28%
Male Poverty Rate
16.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Musselshell County, Montana is Native, with 53.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Musselshell County, Montana is White, with 13.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.25% |
| High School | 13.82% |
| Some College | 13.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.78% |
| Female Employed | 6.99% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,021 | $86,941 |
| Households | $59,010 | $81,413 |
| Married Families | $72,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,430 | $64,749 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
527
Number of Veterans
491
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 200 |
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 55 to 64 | 101 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 12.56% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 13.11% |
| Other Race | 22 | 32.35% |
| Native American | 11 | 12.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
42.76%
Born in Musselshell County, Montana
98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
98.15% of Musselshell County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 42.76% having been born in Montana. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.