Big Horn County, Montana

MT · FIPS 30003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 12,891 #2,289 / 3,222
29th
Median Household Income $58,750 -21.8% #2,197 / 3,222
32th
Median Age 31.9 years -18.0% #3,133 / 3,222
3th
Median Home Value $143,400 -49.1% #2,341 / 3,222
27th
Median Gross Rent $697 -40.1% #2,746 / 3,222
15th
Poverty Rate 22.1% +75.3% #2,845 / 3,222
12th

Demographics

Big Horn County has a population of 12,891, making it the #2,289 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.9 years, which is 18.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Big Horn County is $58,750, ranking #2,197 out of 3,222 counties — 21.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.1% and unemployment stands at 13.2%.

Median Household Income
$58,750 −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,197 of 3,222
32th percentile
Per Capita Income
$22,861 −44.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,067 of 3,222
5th percentile
Poverty Rate
22.1% +75.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,845 of 3,222
12th percentile
Unemployment Rate
13.2% +149.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,177 of 3,222
1th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8% −47.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,381 of 3,222
26th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.6 min −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,610 of 3,222
19th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Big Horn County is $143,400 (-49.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $697/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.7%.

Median Home Value
$143,400 −49.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,341 of 3,222
27th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$697 −40.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,746 of 3,222
15th percentile
Homeownership Rate
66.7% +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,602 of 3,222
19th percentile
66.7% Homeownership

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Health

78.3% of residents in Big Horn County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.6% below the national rate.

78.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
78.3% −14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,148 of 3,222
2th percentile

About Big Horn County, Montana

Big Horn County, Montana has a total population of 12,891, making it the 2,289th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Big Horn County is 31.9 years, which is 18.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Big Horn County is $58,750, which ranks #2,197 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2%.

The median home value in Big Horn County is $143,400, 49.1% below the national median. Renters in Big Horn County pay a median gross rent of $697 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Big Horn County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.

Big Horn County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 66.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%).

All data for Big Horn County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.