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Golden Valley County

Montana · 844 residents (2025 est.) · 1,174.423 sq mi
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Golden Valley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,333. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $212,200. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
−14%since 2000
from 1,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
+23%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:844 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6767768769751K1990201020202024Golden Valley County
2024899
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(66)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(47)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(29)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(65)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.2%(65)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(137)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.8%(61)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.1%(154)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.8%(169)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.6%(68)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(22)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,333
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,308 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,951
+143%since 2000
from $13,573 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+5%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction33.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+58%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
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-Hispanic97.9%(1,020)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(812)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(41)
Diversity Score
23
+323%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(24)
Chilean0.7%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German36%(324)
English13.2%(119)
Norwegian8%(72)
Irish7.7%(69)
Danish5%(45)
American4.8%(43)
Canadian2.6%(23)
Scottish2.4%(22)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(14)
Dutch1.2%(11)
Italian1.2%(11)
Polish1.2%(11)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1%(9)
French0.9%(8)
Finnish0.7%(6)
Greek0.7%(6)
Russian0.7%(6)
Welsh0.4%(4)
Belgian0.3%(3)
Hungarian0.3%(3)
Arab0.1%(1)
Lebanese0.1%(1)
Australian0.1%(1)
British0.1%(1)
Slovene0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Danish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26%(101)
Married58.6%(228)
Widowed5.4%(21)
Divorced10%(39)
Women 15+
Never married20.1%(74)
Married52.4%(193)
Widowed10.3%(38)
Divorced17.1%(63)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley County, Montana?

Golden Valley County, Montana has about 899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Valley County, Montana?

The typical household in Golden Valley County, Montana earns about $58,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Valley County, Montana expensive?

In Golden Valley County, Montana, the median home is worth about $212,200, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley County, Montana?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Valley County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Valley County, Montana?

About 17.0% of people in Golden Valley County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Valley County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Valley County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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