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Granite County

Montana · 3,309 residents · 1,727.162 sq mi
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Granite County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,795. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $252,600. With a median age of 52.6, 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 52.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,309
+17%since 2000
from 2,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+23%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Granite County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,795
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,401
+95%since 2000
from $16,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,600
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+66%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,066)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(85)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other3.1%(102)
Diversity Score13.9%(461)
Segregation Score11%(363)
Diversity Score
14
+286%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granite County, Montana?

Granite County, Montana has about 3,309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Granite County, Montana earns about $50,795 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 $252,600, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Granite County, Montana?

About 31.1% 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 10.8% 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 761 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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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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