Powder River County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 1,754 with a growth rate of 0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Powder River County, Montana is the 47th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 1,739 and has seen a growth of 0.86% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 1,809 | 11 | 0.61% |
2028 | 1,798 | 11 | 0.62% |
2027 | 1,787 | 11 | 0.62% |
2026 | 1,776 | 11 | 0.62% |
2025 | 1,765 | 11 | 0.63% |
2024 | 1,754 | 11 | 0.63% |
2023 | 1,743 | 11 | 0.64% |
2022 | 1,732 | 22 | 1.29% |
2021 | 1,710 | 14 | 0.83% |
2020 | 1,696 | 8 | 0.47% |
2019 | 1,688 | -41 | -2.37% |
2018 | 1,729 | -19 | -1.09% |
2017 | 1,748 | 1 | 0.06% |
2016 | 1,747 | -21 | -1.19% |
2015 | 1,768 | -9 | -0.51% |
2014 | 1,777 | 23 | 1.31% |
2013 | 1,754 | 0 | 0% |
2012 | 1,754 | 15 | 0.86% |
2011 | 1,739 | 0 | 0% |
2010 | 1,739 | 0 | 0% |
1990 | 2,090 | -430 | -17.06% |
1980 | 2,520 | -342 | -11.95% |
1970 | 2,862 | 377 | 15.17% |
1960 | 2,485 | -208 | -7.72% |
1950 | 2,693 | -466 | -14.75% |
1940 | 3,159 | -750 | -19.19% |
1930 | 3,909 | 552 | 16.44% |
1920 | 3,357 | 1,548 | 85.57% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,658 | 93.51% |
Two or more races | 63 | 3.55% |
Native American | 29 | 1.64% |
Asian | 23 | 1.3% |
Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 746 | 2.31 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
Married | 441 | 2.72 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
Non Family | 230 | 1.23 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
Female | 44 | 3.05 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
Male | 31 | 3.42 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 9.76% |
Associates Degree | 114 | 8.3% |
Bachelors Degree | 246 | 17.92% |
Graduate Degree | 104 | 7.57% |
High School Graduate | 389 | 28.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.95% |
Some College | 373 | 27.17% |
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 | 1,237 | 1,156 | 321 |
2+ Races | 63 | 31 | 9 |
Hispanic | 40 | 29 | 29 |
Asian | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Native American | 19 | 19 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 72.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $52,500 | $0 | $53,333 |
Graduate Degree | $56,150 | $0 | $56,225 |
High School Graduate | $32,868 | $43,750 | $23,281 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $21,667 | $28,125 | $0 |
Overall | $36,285 | $36,767 | $34,667 |
Some College | $35,758 | $37,212 | $22,000 |
$36,285
Average Earnings
$36,767
Average Male
$34,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.22% of Powder River County, Montana residents speak only English, while 0.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 1,588 | 220 | 13.85% |
12.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.12%
Male Poverty Rate
15.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Powder River County, Montana is White, with 13.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Powder River County, Montana is White, with 13.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
High School | 19.16% |
Some College | 16.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 6.57% |
Bachelors or Greater | 2.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Male Unemployed | 44.44% |
Male Employed | 4.88% |
Female Employed | 4.51% |
Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $79,000 | $101,771 |
Households | $60,313 | $89,103 |
Married Families | $98,542 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $28,786 | $54,655 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
62.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
162
Number of Veterans
149
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 51 |
Second Gulf War | 48 |
World War II | 5 |
Korea | 4 |
First Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
65 to 74 | 94 |
35 to 54 | 36 |
75+ | 17 |
18 to 34 | 12 |
55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 116 | 8.47% |
2+ Races | 46 | 73.02% |
Hispanic | 1 | 2.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
1%
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
47.38%
Born in Powder River County, Montana
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.31% of Powder River County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 47.38% having been born in Montana. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.