CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Golden Valley County

Montana · 823 residents · 1,174.423 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Golden Valley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,028. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 219 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,600. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
823
−21%since 2000
from 1,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+28%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6767768769751K1990201020202024Golden Valley County
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,028
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,053
+121%since 2000
from $13,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Golden Valley County on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(724)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(40)
Diversity Score23.7%(195)
Diversity Score
24
+609%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Golden Valley County

Mineral County
Pop 910
Clark County
Pop 783
Keya Paha County
Pop 792
Motley County
Pop 1,043
Places similar to Golden Valley County
Head to head

Compare Golden Valley County to nearby counties

GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY VS
Wheatland County
Income$49,489+1%
Home value$180,800+68%
Population2,100+149%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY VS
Musselshell County
Income$58,920+20%
Home value$235,000+118%
Population5,582+561%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY VS
Stillwater County
Income$84,732+73%
Home value$405,800+277%
Population9,445+1019%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY VS
Yellowstone County
Income$76,570+56%
Home value$349,500+225%
Population172,692+20361%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley County, Montana?

Golden Valley County, Montana has about 823 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley County, Montana earns about $49,028 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 $107,600, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley County, Montana?

About 21.8% 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 16.6% 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 89 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

1 census tract
Census Tract 1
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 59046ZIP 59074
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Montana
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →