2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,251
Prairie County is a small rural county in Montana with a population of 1,251. The median household income is $45,192, 31% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.9%, median home value is $167,100, and 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
1,251
2023 estimate
Rank #3175 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$45,192
Household
Rank #2908 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$167,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1692 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1898 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.
46.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Montana avg·31% below national avg
Poverty Rate
73% below Montana avg·60% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% below Montana avg·9% 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 →
$29,068
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% below Montana avg·20% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% above Montana avg·11% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% above Montana avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% below Montana avg·8% below national avg
Housing Units
667
Households
520
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 →
$907
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.1%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
24% below Montana avg·17% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Montana avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.5%
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