Carter County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,308 | — | #3,168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,167 | -27.9% | #2,523 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 56.9 years | +46.3% | #37 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $199,200 | -29.3% | #1,410 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $824 | -29.1% | #1,928 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.2% | #2,020 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carter County has a population of 1,308, making it the #3,168 most populous county in the US. The median age is 56.9 years, which is 46.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carter County is $54,167, ranking #2,523 out of 3,222 counties — 27.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Carter County is $199,200 (-29.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $824/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.2%.
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92.5% of residents in Carter County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Carter County, Montana
Carter County, Montana has a total population of 1,308, making it the 3,168th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carter County is 56.9 years, which is 46.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carter County is $54,167, which ranks #2,523 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Carter County is $199,200, 29.3% below the national median. Renters in Carter County pay a median gross rent of $824 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carter County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Carter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).
All data for Carter 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.