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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Granite County

Montana · 2,548 residents · 1,727.162 sq mi
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Granite County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,278. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $37,200. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,548
−10%vs 2000
vs 2,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 42.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Granite County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,278
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,813 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,049
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,636 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,200
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$252
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
75.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
2.0
−32%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,696)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(36)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(102)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score3.5%(89)
3
−3%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.9%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granite County, Montana?

Granite County, Montana has about 2,548 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Granite County, Montana?

The typical household in Granite County, Montana earns about $18,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granite County, Montana expensive?

In Granite County, Montana, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Granite County, Montana?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Granite County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granite County, Montana?

About 21.8% of people in Granite 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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