COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Golden Valley County

Montana · 912 residents · 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 $18,062. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $29,000. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 35%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

912

−12%vs 2000

vs 1,042 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Median age

36.9

−11%vs 2000

vs 41.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024899

Age distribution, 1990

Under 57%(64)

US avg: 7.3%

5 to 99%(82)

US avg: 7.3%

10 to 146.1%(56)

US avg: 6.9%

15 to 197.5%(68)

US avg: 7.1%

20 to 243.9%(36)

US avg: 7.5%

25 to 3413.2%(120)

US avg: 17.5%

35 to 4413.7%(125)

US avg: 15.1%

45 to 549.4%(86)

US avg: 10.2%

55 to 6412%(109)

US avg: 8.5%

65 to 7410.1%(92)

US avg: 7.3%

75 to 846.6%(60)

US avg: 4%

85 and over1.5%(14)

US avg: 1.2%

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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$18,062

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $27,308 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$8,505

−37%vs 2000

vs $13,573 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

27.5%

+1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 25.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$29,000

−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $58,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$243

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $348 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.1%

+1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.3% in 2000

20.9% rent

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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%

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.6%(899)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)

Asian0.5%(5)

Other0.9%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin

Mexican2.7%(24)

South American0.7%(6)

Chilean0.7%(6)

Pacific Islander origin

Native Hawaiian0.1%(1)

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)

French Canadian0.1%(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

14.7%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

72.4%

+2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.8%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 2.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

37.2 min

+48%vs 2000

vs 25.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)

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 912 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley County, Montana earns about $18,062 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 $29,000, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley County, Montana?

About 14.7% 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 27.5% of people in Golden Valley County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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