Petroleum County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 447 | — | #3,217 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,208 | -19.9% | #2,060 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.6 years | +32.6% | #151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $201,400 | -28.6% | #1,389 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | -31.2% | #2,093 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -36.1% | #371 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Petroleum County has a population of 447, making it the #3,217 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.6 years, which is 32.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Petroleum County is $60,208, ranking #2,060 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 0.0%.
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The median home value in Petroleum County is $201,400 (-28.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $800/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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93.3% of residents in Petroleum County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Petroleum County, Montana
Petroleum County, Montana has a total population of 447, making it the 3,217th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Petroleum County is 51.6 years, which is 32.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Petroleum County is $60,208, which ranks #2,060 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%.
The median home value in Petroleum County is $201,400, 28.6% below the national median. Renters in Petroleum County pay a median gross rent of $800 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Petroleum County, 30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.0 min.
Petroleum County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 98.9% of the population.
All data for Petroleum 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.