2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,762
Powder River County is a small rural county in Montana with a population of 1,762. The median household income is $68,009, near the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7%, median home value is $149,400, and 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
1,762
2023 estimate
Rank #3137 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,009
Household
Rank #1199 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$149,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2016 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1126 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.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% above Montana avg·5% above national avg
Poverty Rate
30% above Montana avg·35% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% above Montana avg·2% 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 →
$41,750
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
41% below Montana avg·29% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
26% below Montana avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Montana avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% above Montana avg·23% above national avg
Housing Units
997
Households
713
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,266
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.1%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% below Montana avg·5% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Montana avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.7%
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