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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Chouteau County

Montana · 5,895 residents · 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 $45,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,895
−1%since 2000
from 5,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+3%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Chouteau County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,707
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,243
+77%since 2000
from $14,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+42%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2.6%(158)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(4,172)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(159)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other21.5%(1,267)
Diversity Score49.8%(2,937)
Segregation Score36.2%(2,132)
Diversity Score
50
+1785%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chouteau County, Montana?

Chouteau County, Montana has about 5,895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chouteau County, Montana earns about $45,707 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 $155,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Chouteau County, Montana?

About 29.0% 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 14.3% 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 443 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 103Census Tract 102
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 59442ZIP 59520ZIP 59446ZIP 59450ZIP 59440ZIP 59460ZIP 59420
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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