2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,936
Sanders County is a small county in Montana with a population of 12,936. The median household income is $54,035, 17% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.1%, median home value is $323,800, and 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 28% below the national average.
Population
12,936
2023 estimate
Rank #2288 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,035
Household
Rank #2424 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$323,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #408 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1607 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.
1.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
11.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below Montana avg·17% below national avg
Poverty Rate
9% below Montana avg·1% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
29% below Montana avg·28% 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 →
$31,554
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
29% above Montana avg·55% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below Montana avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% above Montana avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
27% below Montana avg·25% below national avg
Housing Units
6,789
Households
5,453
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,361
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
19% below Montana avg·11% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Montana avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
19.6%
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