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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Broadwater County

Montana · 4,385 residents · 1,192.359 sq mi
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Broadwater County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,689. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,100. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,385
+32%since 1990
from 3,318 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+13%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Broadwater County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,689
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,257 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,237
+60%since 1990
from $10,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
20.6% rent
2.6
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(40)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score6.4%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,214)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(58)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score4.3%(189)
4
−32%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−32%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broadwater County, Montana?

Broadwater County, Montana has about 4,385 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Broadwater County, Montana earns about $32,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broadwater County, Montana expensive?

In Broadwater County, Montana, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Broadwater County, Montana?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Broadwater County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broadwater County, Montana?

About 10.8% of people in Broadwater County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broadwater County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Broadwater County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,067 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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