Golden Valley County, Montana
Located in Montana, Golden Valley County has a population of 899 residents and a median age of 50.9 years, making it the #3,192 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.0%. The median home value is $212,200, and the median household income is $58,333, which is 22% below the national median.
Demographics
Golden Valley County has a population of 899, making it the #3,192 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.9 years, which is 30.8% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Golden Valley County is $58,333, ranking #2,237 out of 3,222 counties — 22.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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Housing
The median home value in Golden Valley County is $212,200 (-24.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $783/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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Education
In Golden Valley County, 20.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.1% below the national average, ranking #1,853 out of 3,222 counties.
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20.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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20.0% of adults in Golden Valley County smoke , 34.1% are obese , and 23.8% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
36.1% of children in Golden Valley County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Golden Valley County is 75.1%. The mean commute time is 30.3 min, which is 9.9% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Golden Valley County voted Republican with a margin of 72.4%. The vote was 13% Dem / 85.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.6 toward Republicans .
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About Golden Valley County, Montana
Golden Valley County, Montana has a total population of 899, making it the 3,192nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Golden Valley County is 50.9 years, which is 30.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Golden Valley County is $58,333, which ranks #2,237 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Golden Valley County is $212,200, 24.7% below the national median. Renters in Golden Valley County pay a median gross rent of $783 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Golden Valley County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Golden Valley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Golden Valley 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.