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Golden Valley County

Montana · 884 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 $35,726. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
884
−15%since 2000
from 1,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+18%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6767768769751K1990201020202024Golden Valley County
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,726
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,319
+42%since 2000
from $13,573 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.3%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(822)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(31)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other2.2%(20)
Diversity Score15.4%(136)
Diversity Score
15
+360%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley County, Montana?

Golden Valley County, Montana has about 884 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley County, Montana earns about $35,726 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 $90,900, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley County, Montana?

About 23.7% 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 10.9% 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 28 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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