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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Granite County

Montana · 2,830 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 $27,813. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,300. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,830
+11%since 1990
from 2,548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.8
+9%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Granite County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,813
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,278 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,636
+66%since 1990
from $10,049 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.8%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
25.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+47%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−32%since 1990
from 32.7 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granite County, Montana?

Granite County, Montana has about 2,830 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Granite County, Montana earns about $27,813 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Granite County, Montana?

About 22.1% 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 16.8% of people in Granite County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granite County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Granite County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 282 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9617.02Census Tract 9617.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 59825ZIP 59858ZIP 59832ZIP 59837
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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