Powell County, Montana

MT · FIPS 30077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,053 #2,732 / 3,222
15th
Median Household Income $66,923 -10.9% #1,440 / 3,222
55th
Median Age 45.8 years +17.7% #623 / 3,222
81th
Median Home Value $306,500 +8.7% #594 / 3,222
82th
Median Gross Rent $820 -29.5% #1,959 / 3,222
39th
Poverty Rate 5.6% -55.9% #80 / 3,222
98th

Demographics

Powell County has a population of 7,053, making it the #2,732 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Powell County is $66,923, ranking #1,440 out of 3,222 counties — 10.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 5.6% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.

Median Household Income
$66,923 −10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,440 of 3,222
55th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,029 −20.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,923 of 3,222
40th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.6% −55.9% vs nat'l
Rank #80 of 3,222
98th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.3% −55.7% vs nat'l
Rank #394 of 3,222
88th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3% −42.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,133 of 3,222
34th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.7 min −28.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,852 of 3,222
11th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Powell County is $306,500 (+8.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $820/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.

Median Home Value
$306,500 +8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #594 of 3,222
82th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$820 −29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,959 of 3,222
39th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.5% +12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,929 of 3,222
40th percentile
72.5% Homeownership

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Health

93.6% of residents in Powell County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.

93.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.6% +2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,204 of 3,222
63th percentile

About Powell County, Montana

Powell County, Montana has a total population of 7,053, making it the 2,732nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Powell County is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Powell County is $66,923, which ranks #1,440 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.

The median home value in Powell County is $306,500, 8.7% above the national median. Renters in Powell County pay a median gross rent of $820 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Powell County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.

Powell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.8% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).

All data for Powell 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.