Prairie County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 1,116 with a growth rate of 0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Prairie County, Montana is the 52nd largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 1,183 and has seen a growth of -5.66% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,136 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 1,132 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 1,128 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 1,124 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 1,120 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 1,116 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,112 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 1,108 | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1,097 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 1,091 | 27 | 2.54% |
| 2019 | 1,064 | 8 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 1,056 | -41 | -3.74% |
| 2017 | 1,097 | -62 | -5.35% |
| 2016 | 1,159 | 19 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1,140 | 15 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 1,125 | -38 | -3.27% |
| 2013 | 1,163 | 22 | 1.93% |
| 2012 | 1,141 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,141 | -42 | -3.55% |
| 2010 | 1,183 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,383 | -453 | -24.67% |
| 1980 | 1,836 | 84 | 4.79% |
| 1970 | 1,752 | -566 | -24.42% |
| 1960 | 2,318 | -59 | -2.48% |
| 1950 | 2,377 | -33 | -1.37% |
| 1940 | 2,410 | -1,531 | -38.85% |
| 1930 | 3,941 | 257 | 6.98% |
| 1920 | 3,684 | 2,548 | 224.3% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,123 | 89.77% |
| Other race | 61 | 4.88% |
| Asian | 49 | 3.92% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 520 | 2.35 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.26 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Married | 234 | 3.22 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 28 | 3.79 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 16 | 3.56 | 50 | 50 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 9.02% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 10.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 11.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 8.18% |
| High School Graduate | 331 | 34.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 219 | 22.98% |
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 | 852 | 781 | 186 |
| Asian | 49 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $66,136 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,696 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $31,161 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,083 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,000 | $42,188 | $29,792 |
| Some College | $40,104 | $42,656 | $0 |
$40,000
Average Earnings
$42,188
Average Male
$29,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.33% of Prairie County, Montana residents speak only English, while 1.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,083 | 252 | 23.27% |
| Asian | 49 | 38 | 77.55% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
23.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.52%
Male Poverty Rate
19.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prairie County, Montana is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prairie County, Montana is White, with 23.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.48% |
| Some College | 32.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.56% |
| High School | 19.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.66% |
| Male Employed | 5.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,545 | $94,685 |
| Households | $45,192 | $67,490 |
| Married Families | $71,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,813 | $35,252 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.8%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 10.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
70.26%
Born in Prairie County, Montana
93.13%
Native Born
6.87%
Foreign Born
3.92%
Non Citizen
2.96%
Naturalized
93.13% of Prairie County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 70.26% having been born in Montana. 3.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.