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Glacier County

Montana · 13,778 residents · 2,995.151 sq mi
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Glacier County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,645. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,400. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,778
+4%since 2000
from 13,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+7%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,645
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,440
+59%since 2000
from $11,597 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(4,675)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(159)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(1,175)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(3,496)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(301)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other66.3%(9,130)
Diversity Score54.1%(7,450)
Segregation Score52.2%(7,194)
Diversity Score
54
+510%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glacier County, Montana?

Glacier County, Montana has about 13,778 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glacier County, Montana earns about $37,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glacier County, Montana expensive?

In Glacier County, Montana, the median home is worth about $106,400, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Glacier County, Montana?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glacier County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glacier County, Montana?

About 29.7% of people in Glacier County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glacier County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Glacier County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,657 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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