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Daniels County

Montana · 1,751 residents · 1,426.27 sq mi
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Daniels County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,300. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,751
−13%since 2000
from 2,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.4
+7%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Daniels County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,306 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,737
+54%since 2000
from $16,055 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,931)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(32)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(93)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,653)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.8%(84)
Diversity Score15.8%(276)
Diversity Score
16
+241%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daniels County, Montana?

Daniels County, Montana has about 1,751 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Daniels County, Montana earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daniels County, Montana expensive?

In Daniels County, Montana, the median home is worth about $77,300, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Daniels County, Montana?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Daniels County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daniels County, Montana?

About 14.1% of people in Daniels County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Daniels County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Daniels County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 515 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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