Pondera County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,035 | — | #2,808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,338 | -30.4% | #2,642 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,493 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $206,100 | -26.9% | #1,342 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | -32.6% | #2,229 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | +74.1% | #2,837 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pondera County has a population of 6,035, making it the #2,808 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pondera County is $52,338, ranking #2,642 out of 3,222 counties — 30.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.9% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Pondera County is $206,100 (-26.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $784/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.7%.
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91.8% of residents in Pondera County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Pondera County, Montana
Pondera County, Montana has a total population of 6,035, making it the 2,808th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pondera County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pondera County is $52,338, which ranks #2,642 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Pondera County is $206,100, 26.9% below the national median. Renters in Pondera County pay a median gross rent of $784 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pondera County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Pondera County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (14.6%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Pondera 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.