Sanders County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,285 | — | #2,269 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,476 | -23.5% | #2,301 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.6 years | +40.4% | #71 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $359,000 | +27.4% | #388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | -29.5% | #1,960 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.6% | #2,032 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sanders County has a population of 13,285, making it the #2,269 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.6 years, which is 40.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sanders County is $57,476, ranking #2,301 out of 3,222 counties — 23.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Sanders County is $359,000 (+27.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $820/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
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86.3% of residents in Sanders County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% below the national rate.
About Sanders County, Montana
Sanders County, Montana has a total population of 13,285, making it the 2,269th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sanders County is 54.6 years, which is 40.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sanders County is $57,476, which ranks #2,301 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Sanders County is $359,000, 27.4% above the national median. Renters in Sanders County pay a median gross rent of $820 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sanders County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.0 min.
Sanders County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Sanders 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.