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 | 1,156 | 90.1% |
| Other race | 75 | 5.85% |
| Asian | 51 | 3.98% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 485 | 2.59 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 249 | 3.29 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 202 | 1.39 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 25 | 4.28 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 9 | 5.44 | 0 | 100 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 9.58% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 12.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 13.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 282 | 29.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 4.21% |
| Some College | 209 | 22% |
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 | 862 | 765 | 207 |
| Asian | 51 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 5 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,000 | $80,208 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,300 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,605 | $39,643 | $16,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,531 | $47,750 | $15,969 |
| Some College | $17,961 | $46,042 | $13,750 |
$29,531
Average Earnings
$47,750
Average Male
$15,969
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.68% of Prairie County, Montana residents speak only English, while 3.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,118 | 244 | 21.82% |
| Asian | 51 | 34 | 66.67% |
22.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.03%
Male Poverty Rate
20.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prairie County, Montana is Asian, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prairie County, Montana is White, with 21.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.8% |
| Some College | 29.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.25% |
| High School | 15.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.3% |
| Male Employed | 4.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,405 | $93,280 |
| Households | $44,107 | $69,469 |
| Married Families | $69,095 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,281 | $35,045 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
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
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 9.25% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
64.3%
Born in Prairie County, Montana
91.89%
Native Born
8.11%
Foreign Born
4.68%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
91.89% of Prairie County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 64.3% having been born in Montana. 4.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.