Meagher County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,007 | — | #3,120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,932 | -4.3% | #1,054 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 58.3 years | +49.9% | #18 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $259,800 | -7.8% | #840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,263 | +8.6% | #461 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -2.0% | #1,366 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Meagher County has a population of 2,007, making it the #3,120 most populous county in the US. The median age is 58.3 years, which is 49.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Meagher County is $71,932, ranking #1,054 out of 3,222 counties — 4.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 0.3%.
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The median home value in Meagher County is $259,800 (-7.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,263/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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96.4% of residents in Meagher County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Meagher County, Montana
Meagher County, Montana has a total population of 2,007, making it the 3,120th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meagher County is 58.3 years, which is 49.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Meagher County is $71,932, which ranks #1,054 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3%.
The median home value in Meagher County is $259,800, 7.8% below the national median. Renters in Meagher County pay a median gross rent of $1,263 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Meagher County, 30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Meagher County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (1.4%).
All data for Meagher 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.