Yellowstone County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 168,957 | — | #408 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,570 | +1.9% | #744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,390 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $349,500 | +24.0% | #419 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,131 | -2.8% | #656 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -27.0% | #614 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yellowstone County has a population of 168,957, making it the #408 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Yellowstone County is $76,570, ranking #744 out of 3,222 counties — 1.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Yellowstone County is $349,500 (+24.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,131/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.6%.
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92.3% of residents in Yellowstone County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Yellowstone County, Montana
Yellowstone County, Montana has a total population of 168,957, making it the 408th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yellowstone County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yellowstone County is $76,570, which ranks #744 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Yellowstone County is $349,500, 24.0% above the national median. Renters in Yellowstone County pay a median gross rent of $1,131 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yellowstone County, 34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.5 min.
Yellowstone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Yellowstone 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.