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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Carter County

Montana · 1,360 residents · 3,340.477 sq mi
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Carter County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,313. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 14% 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 $51,900. With a median age of 41.8, 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 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,360
−10%since 1990
from 1,503 in 1990
1990 – 2025
0 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 0 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+11%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Carter County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,313
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,458 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,280
+24%since 1990
from $10,670 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
25.2% rent
2.0
+37%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(61)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,339)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2%(28)
2
−50%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−63%since 1990
from 52.9 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 Carter County, Montana?

Carter County, Montana has about 1,360 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Carter County, Montana earns about $26,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carter County, Montana expensive?

In Carter County, Montana, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Carter County, Montana?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Carter County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carter County, Montana?

About 18.1% of people in Carter County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carter County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Carter County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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