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Granite County

Montana · 3,079 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 $36,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,900. With a median age of 52.1, 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 52.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,079
+9%since 2000
from 2,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.1
+22%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Granite County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,052
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,222
+40%since 2000
from $16,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
45.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,968)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(44)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.6%(79)
Diversity Score10%(308)
Diversity Score
10
+178%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granite County, Montana?

Granite County, Montana has about 3,079 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Granite County, Montana earns about $36,052 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 $169,900, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Granite County, Montana?

About 23.9% 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 12.1% 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 531 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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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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