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Chouteau County

Montana · 5,865 residents (2025 est.) · 3,972.52 sq mi
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Chouteau County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,218. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $207,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,906
−1%since 2000
from 5,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+13%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,865 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Chouteau County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(333)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(400)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(299)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(379)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(286)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(724)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(657)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(637)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(810)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(867)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(376)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(138)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,218
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,150 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,122
+110%since 2000
from $14,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+2%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+33%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(5,009)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(40)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(4,451)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(183)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other21.4%(1,264)
Diversity Score
48
+27%since 2009
from 38 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
24
−33%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(110)
Puerto Rican0.8%(48)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(4)
Korean0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German16.2%(958)
American12.3%(728)
English10%(589)
Norwegian8.9%(525)
Irish7.1%(422)
French1.7%(100)
Scottish1.6%(97)
Swedish1.4%(81)
Czech1.4%(80)
Danish1.4%(80)
Polish1%(59)
Dutch1%(58)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.9%(51)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(34)
Welsh0.6%(33)
Austrian0.5%(30)
Russian0.5%(29)
British0.4%(21)
Finnish0.2%(13)
Hungarian0.2%(12)
Slovak0.2%(12)
Swiss0.2%(12)
Belgian0.2%(10)
Greek0.2%(10)
Arab0.2%(9)
Syrian0.2%(9)
Croatian0.2%(9)
Ukrainian0.2%(9)
Lithuanian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36%(887)
Married49.5%(1,219)
Widowed5.9%(145)
Divorced8.6%(212)
Women 15+
Never married27.1%(654)
Married51.7%(1,247)
Widowed14.3%(344)
Divorced6.9%(166)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chouteau County, Montana?

Chouteau County, Montana has about 5,906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chouteau County, Montana earns about $58,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chouteau County, Montana expensive?

In Chouteau County, Montana, the median home is worth about $207,800, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Chouteau County, Montana?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chouteau County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chouteau County, Montana?

About 11.2% of people in Chouteau County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chouteau County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chouteau County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 454 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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