Powder River County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,815 | — | #3,134 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,045 | -10.8% | #1,433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,100 | -31.9% | #1,499 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $533 | -54.2% | #3,141 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -35.6% | #382 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Powder River County has a population of 1,815, making it the #3,134 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Powder River County is $67,045, ranking #1,433 out of 3,222 counties — 10.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 0.7%.
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The median home value in Powder River County is $192,100 (-31.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $533/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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92.4% of residents in Powder River County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Powder River County, Montana
Powder River County, Montana has a total population of 1,815, making it the 3,134th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Powder River County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Powder River County is $67,045, which ranks #1,433 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7%.
The median home value in Powder River County is $192,100, 31.9% below the national median. Renters in Powder River County pay a median gross rent of $533 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Powder River County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Powder River County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.5%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.2%).
All data for Powder River 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.