Musselshell County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,152 | — | #2,887 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,920 | -21.6% | #2,178 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.3 years | +31.9% | #163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $235,000 | -16.6% | #1,036 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,138 | -2.1% | #644 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +35.1% | #2,301 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Musselshell County has a population of 5,152, making it the #2,887 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.3 years, which is 31.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Musselshell County is $58,920, ranking #2,178 out of 3,222 counties — 21.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.
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The median home value in Musselshell County is $235,000 (-16.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,138/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.1%.
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89.9% of residents in Musselshell County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Musselshell County, Montana
Musselshell County, Montana has a total population of 5,152, making it the 2,887th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Musselshell County is 51.3 years, which is 31.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Musselshell County is $58,920, which ranks #2,178 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.6% 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 9.2%.
The median home value in Musselshell County is $235,000, 16.6% below the national median. Renters in Musselshell County pay a median gross rent of $1,138 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Musselshell County, 22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Musselshell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (3.6%).
All data for Musselshell 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.