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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Blaine County

Montana · 7,009 residents · 4,227.517 sq mi
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Blaine County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,247. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $55,000. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,009
+4%since 1990
from 6,728 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+9%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Blaine County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,247
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,512 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,101
+46%since 1990
from $8,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$295
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
38.9% rent
2.2
−2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60%(4,040)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(62)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score61.2%(4,121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(3,670)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(70)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score5.6%(393)
6
−91%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine County, Montana?

Blaine County, Montana has about 7,009 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Blaine County, Montana earns about $25,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blaine County, Montana expensive?

In Blaine County, Montana, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine County, Montana?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blaine County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blaine County, Montana?

About 28.1% of people in Blaine County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blaine County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Blaine County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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