Valley County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 7,406 with a growth rate of -0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Valley County, Montana is the 29th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 7,378 and has seen a growth of 0.38% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,066 | -68 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 7,134 | -68 | -0.94% |
| 2027 | 7,202 | -68 | -0.94% |
| 2026 | 7,270 | -68 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 7,338 | -68 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 7,406 | -68 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 7,474 | -68 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,542 | -18 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 7,560 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 7,556 | 166 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 7,390 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 7,409 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 7,413 | -135 | -1.79% |
| 2016 | 7,548 | -82 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 7,630 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 7,636 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 7,636 | 130 | 1.73% |
| 2012 | 7,506 | 43 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 7,463 | 85 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 7,378 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,239 | -2,011 | -19.62% |
| 1980 | 10,250 | -1,221 | -10.64% |
| 1970 | 11,471 | -5,609 | -32.84% |
| 1960 | 17,080 | 5,727 | 50.44% |
| 1950 | 11,353 | -3,828 | -25.22% |
| 1940 | 15,181 | 4,000 | 35.77% |
| 1930 | 11,181 | -361 | -3.13% |
| 1920 | 11,542 | -2,088 | -15.32% |
| 1910 | 13,630 | 9,275 | 212.97% |
| 1900 | 4,355 | -2,711 | -38.37% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,388 | 84.59% |
| Native American | 625 | 8.28% |
| Two or more races | 438 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,833 | 2.61 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 1,392 | 3.38 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 1,120 | 1.18 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 203 | 4.55 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 118 | 3.78 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 306 | 5.69% |
| Associates Degree | 595 | 11.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 899 | 16.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 2.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,577 | 29.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 1.04% |
| Some College | 1,786 | 33.23% |
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 | 4,695 | 4,427 | 920 |
| Native American | 322 | 263 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 283 | 256 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 98 | 23 |
| Other Race | 49 | 41 | 9 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 36.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,500 | $36,875 | $38,047 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,750 | $118,646 | $52,813 |
| High School Graduate | $30,812 | $32,045 | $28,294 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,583 | $11,000 |
| Overall | $34,770 | $44,773 | $29,988 |
| Some College | $40,421 | $54,400 | $28,365 |
$34,770
Average Earnings
$44,773
Average Male
$29,988
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.63% of Valley County, Montana residents speak only English, while 1.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,267 | 611 | 9.75% |
| Native | 570 | 224 | 39.3% |
| Multiple | 437 | 75 | 17.16% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 26 | 12.68% |
12.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.36%
Male Poverty Rate
13.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valley County, Montana is Native, with 39.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valley County, Montana is White, with 9.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.2% |
| High School | 17.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.01% |
| Some College | 6.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.59% |
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Male Employed | 5.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,179 | $92,656 |
| Households | $59,725 | $76,011 |
| Married Families | $85,185 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,729 | $47,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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
540
Number of Veterans
527
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 224 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 160 |
| 75+ | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | 8.52% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 21.81% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 32.26% |
| Native American | 37 | 9.89% |
| Other Race | 3 | 5.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4%
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
69.6%
Born in Valley County, Montana
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.51% of Valley County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 69.6% having been born in Montana. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.