2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,361
Carter County is a small rural county in Montana with a population of 1,361. The median household income is $52,171, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.8%, median home value is $176,600, and 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
1,361
2023 estimate
Rank #3165 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,171
Household
Rank #2547 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$176,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1541 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1843 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below Montana avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
0% above Montana avg·8% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Montana avg·2% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,865
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% below Montana avg·16% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% below Montana avg·21% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% below Montana avg·16% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% above Montana avg·5% above national avg
Housing Units
799
Households
599
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,292
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% below Montana avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Montana avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.6%
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