Sweet Grass County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 3,799 with a growth rate of 0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sweet Grass County, Montana is the 39th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 3,617 and has seen a growth of 5.03% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,979 | 36 | 0.91% |
| 2028 | 3,943 | 36 | 0.92% |
| 2027 | 3,907 | 36 | 0.93% |
| 2026 | 3,871 | 36 | 0.94% |
| 2025 | 3,835 | 36 | 0.95% |
| 2024 | 3,799 | 36 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 3,763 | 36 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 3,727 | 25 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 3,702 | 32 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 3,670 | -47 | -1.26% |
| 2019 | 3,717 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 3,701 | 33 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 3,668 | 58 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 3,610 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 3,618 | -19 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 3,637 | -20 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 3,657 | 78 | 2.18% |
| 2012 | 3,579 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 3,584 | -33 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 3,617 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,154 | -62 | -1.93% |
| 1980 | 3,216 | 236 | 7.92% |
| 1970 | 2,980 | -310 | -9.42% |
| 1960 | 3,290 | -331 | -9.14% |
| 1950 | 3,621 | -98 | -2.64% |
| 1940 | 3,719 | -225 | -5.7% |
| 1930 | 3,944 | -982 | -19.94% |
| 1920 | 4,926 | 897 | 22.26% |
| 1910 | 4,029 | 943 | 30.56% |
| 1900 | 3,086 | -893 | -22.44% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,448 | 93.26% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 3.52% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.03% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,446 | 2.54 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 892 | 3.06 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 447 | 1.11 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Female | 60 | 4.55 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Male | 47 | 3.72 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.54
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 | 94 | 3.63% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 9.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 453 | 17.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 6.13% |
| High School Graduate | 832 | 32.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.35% |
| Some College | 811 | 31.28% |
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 | 2,383 | 2,301 | 588 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 78 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 6 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 6 |
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 other race people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,583 | $53,750 | $30,521 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,054 | $56,250 | $51,964 |
| High School Graduate | $39,500 | $49,464 | $27,587 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,080 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,706 | $46,938 | $28,305 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $42,130 | $26,250 |
$38,706
Average Earnings
$46,938
Average Male
$28,305
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.48% of Sweet Grass County, Montana residents speak only English, while 1.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,334 | 200 | 6% |
| Native | 38 | 14 | 36.84% |
| Multiple | 130 | 5 | 3.85% |
5.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.26%
Male Poverty Rate
5.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sweet Grass County, Montana is Native, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sweet Grass County, Montana is Multiple, with 3.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.46% |
| Some College | 7.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.72% |
| Male Employed | 0.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,854 | $104,579 |
| Households | $64,872 | $86,457 |
| Married Families | $86,200 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,653 | $43,279 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
64.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
275
Number of Veterans
257
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 9.52% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9.09% |
| Other Race | 6 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
57.64%
Born in Sweet Grass County, Montana
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
99.24% of Sweet Grass County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 57.64% having been born in Montana. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.