2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,012
Pondera County is a small rural county in Montana with a population of 6,012. The median household income is $53,500, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.9%, median home value is $179,200, and 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
6,012
2023 estimate
Rank #2811 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,500
Household
Rank #2458 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$179,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1496 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #1986 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.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below Montana avg·18% below national avg
Poverty Rate
65% below Montana avg·52% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Montana avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,921
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
29% below Montana avg·14% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below Montana avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Montana avg·9% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% below Montana avg·6% below national avg
Housing Units
2,753
Households
2,240
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,289
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% below Montana avg·19% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below Montana avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.6%
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