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 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,923 | -10.9% | #1,440 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.8 years | +17.7% | #623 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $306,500 | +8.7% | #594 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | -29.5% | #1,959 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | -55.9% | #80 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.6% of residents in Powell County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
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.