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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Golden Valley County

Montana · 1,042 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 $27,308. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,400. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,042
+14%since 1990
from 912 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.5
+13%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6767768769751K1990201020202024Golden Valley County
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,308
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,062 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,573
+60%since 1990
from $8,505 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
25.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+33%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(899)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.5%(5)
Diversity Score4.8%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,020)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.3%(35)
Diversity Score
3
−31%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−33%since 1990
from 37.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Golden Valley County to nearby counties

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Income$49,489+81%
Home value$180,800+210%
Population2,100+149%
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GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY VS
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Income$58,920+116%
Home value$235,000+302%
Population5,582+561%
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GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY VS
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Income$84,732+210%
Home value$405,800+595%
Population9,445+1019%
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GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY VS
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Income$76,570+180%
Home value$349,500+498%
Population172,692+20361%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley County, Montana?

Golden Valley County, Montana has about 1,042 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley County, Montana earns about $27,308 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 $58,400, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley County, Montana?

About 16.2% 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 25.8% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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