Dawson County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,827 | — | #2,579 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,334 | -5.1% | #1,098 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,300 | -34.3% | #1,571 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $815 | -29.9% | #1,996 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -30.9% | #511 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dawson County has a population of 8,827, making it the #2,579 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dawson County is $71,334, ranking #1,098 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Dawson County is $185,300 (-34.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $815/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.9%.
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93.4% of residents in Dawson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Dawson County, Montana
Dawson County, Montana has a total population of 8,827, making it the 2,579th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dawson County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dawson County is $71,334, which ranks #1,098 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Dawson County is $185,300, 34.3% below the national median. Renters in Dawson County pay a median gross rent of $815 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dawson County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.9 min.
Dawson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Dawson 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.