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Beaverhead County

Montana · 9,371 residents · 5,542.687 sq mi
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Beaverhead County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,371
+2%since 2000
from 9,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+17%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,819
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,798
+84%since 2000
from $15,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+52%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(8,687)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(246)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(686)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(8,330)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(431)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other4.8%(446)
Diversity Score23.5%(2,198)
Segregation Score10.6%(998)
Diversity Score
23
+215%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaverhead County, Montana?

Beaverhead County, Montana has about 9,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaverhead County, Montana?

The typical household in Beaverhead County, Montana earns about $45,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaverhead County, Montana expensive?

In Beaverhead County, Montana, the median home is worth about $206,900, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Beaverhead County, Montana?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Beaverhead County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaverhead County, Montana?

About 16.1% of people in Beaverhead County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaverhead County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaverhead County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 947 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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