Prairie County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,250 | — | #3,173 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,250 | -31.8% | #2,704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 57.8 years | +48.6% | #23 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,700 | -41.2% | #1,898 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $627 | -46.1% | #2,997 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | +63.6% | #2,725 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Prairie County has a population of 1,250, making it the #3,173 most populous county in the US. The median age is 57.8 years, which is 48.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Prairie County is $51,250, ranking #2,704 out of 3,222 counties — 31.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.6% and unemployment stands at 0.9%.
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The median home value in Prairie County is $165,700 (-41.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $627/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.9%.
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95.3% of residents in Prairie County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Prairie County, Montana
Prairie County, Montana has a total population of 1,250, making it the 3,173rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Prairie County is 57.8 years, which is 48.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Prairie County is $51,250, which ranks #2,704 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9%.
The median home value in Prairie County is $165,700, 41.2% below the national median. Renters in Prairie County pay a median gross rent of $627 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Prairie County, 26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Prairie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.1% of the population, followed by Other (non-Hispanic) (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Prairie 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.