Valley County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,519 | — | #2,689 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,695 | -4.6% | #1,070 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #871 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $198,400 | -29.6% | #1,423 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $767 | -34.0% | #2,361 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.7% | #813 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Valley County has a population of 7,519, making it the #2,689 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Valley County is $71,695, ranking #1,070 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Valley County is $198,400 (-29.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $767/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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93.6% of residents in Valley County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Valley County, Montana
Valley County, Montana has a total population of 7,519, making it the 2,689th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Valley County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Valley County is $71,695, which ranks #1,070 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Valley County is $198,400, 29.6% below the national median. Renters in Valley County pay a median gross rent of $767 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Valley County, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.7 min.
Valley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (8.1%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Valley 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.