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Judith Basin County

Montana · 2,162 residents (2025 est.) · 1,869.687 sq mi
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Judith Basin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $238,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,071
−11%since 2000
from 2,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+10%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,162 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Judith Basin County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(107)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(146)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(128)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(140)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(59)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(239)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.4%(194)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548%(166)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417%(353)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.7%(325)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(185)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(29)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,241 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,796
+164%since 2000
from $14,291 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+5%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction36.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,300
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+90%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,286)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,861)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(51)
Diversity Score
23
+597%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.7%(119)
Spaniard0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German34.5%(715)
Irish15.4%(318)
Norwegian12.3%(254)
American12.1%(250)
English12.1%(250)
Polish3.5%(73)
Scottish2.3%(48)
Finnish2.2%(46)
French1.9%(39)
Italian1.8%(37)
Czech1.4%(29)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(28)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.3%(27)
Austrian1.1%(23)
Danish0.9%(19)
Dutch0.6%(12)
Russian0.6%(12)
British0.2%(5)
Croatian0.2%(4)
Ukrainian0.2%(4)
Welsh0.2%(4)
Portuguese0.1%(3)
Slovak0.1%(3)
Bulgarian0.1%(2)
Canadian0.1%(2)
Slovene0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.6%(203)
Married61.8%(554)
Widowed2.8%(25)
Divorced12.8%(115)
Women 15+
Never married21.2%(168)
Married60.8%(482)
Widowed9.1%(72)
Divorced9%(71)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Judith Basin County, Montana?

Judith Basin County, Montana has about 2,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Judith Basin County, Montana?

The typical household in Judith Basin County, Montana earns about $59,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Judith Basin County, Montana expensive?

In Judith Basin County, Montana, the median home is worth about $238,300, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Judith Basin County, Montana?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Judith Basin County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Judith Basin County, Montana?

About 13.3% of people in Judith Basin County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Judith Basin County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Judith Basin County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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