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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dawson County

Montana · 9,059 residents · 2,371.926 sq mi
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Dawson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,393. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,700. With a median age of 41.0, 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 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,059
−5%since 1990
from 9,505 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+15%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Dawson County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,393
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,414 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,368
+45%since 1990
from $10,629 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
26.0% rent
1.9
+16%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(9,382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(99)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score5.7%(540)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(8,786)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(81)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score3.2%(292)
3
−43%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−33%since 1990
from 16.7 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 Dawson County, Montana?

Dawson County, Montana has about 9,059 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dawson County, Montana earns about $31,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson County, Montana expensive?

In Dawson County, Montana, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson County, Montana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson County, Montana?

About 14.9% of people in Dawson County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 446 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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