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Big Horn County

Montana · 13,124 residents · 4,997.815 sq mi
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Big Horn County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,300. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,124
+4%since 2000
from 12,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+6%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Big Horn County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,273
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,109
+77%since 2000
from $10,792 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+45%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(4,457)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(465)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(2,879)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic26%(3,407)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(515)
Asian0.3%(44)
Other67.1%(8,811)
Diversity Score56.6%(7,426)
Segregation Score43.6%(5,722)
Diversity Score
57
+149%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+8%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2013
from 59.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Horn County, Montana?

Big Horn County, Montana has about 13,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Horn County, Montana?

The typical household in Big Horn County, Montana earns about $48,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Horn County, Montana expensive?

In Big Horn County, Montana, the median home is worth about $150,300, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Big Horn County, Montana?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Big Horn County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Horn County, Montana?

About 27.6% of people in Big Horn County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Horn County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Horn County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,787 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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