2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,979
Meagher County is a small rural county in Montana with a population of 1,979. The median household income is $56,215, 14% below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.7%, median home value is $244,400, and 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
1,979
2023 estimate
Rank #3123 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,215
Household
Rank #2259 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$244,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #811 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #816 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.
46.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
10.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% below Montana avg·14% below national avg
Poverty Rate
22% above Montana avg·28% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Montana avg·1% 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 →
$34,766
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.7%
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
3% below Montana avg·17% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% above Montana avg·6% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% above Montana avg·13% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% below Montana avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
1,460
Households
897
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 →
$1,559
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.5%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
8% above Montana avg·18% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Montana avg·8% 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 →
5.0%
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