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McCone County

Montana · 1,720 residents (2025 est.) · 2,642.225 sq mi
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#14Highest homeownership rateof 3,14489.8%#44Lowest poverty rateof 3,1445.0%#100Oldest by median ageof 3,14453.2
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McCone County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,375. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 307 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $211,600. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 155%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,670
−16%since 2000
from 1,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.2
+25%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,720 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McCone County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(58)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(75)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(102)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(90)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(46)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(146)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(184)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(152)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.5%(309)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.6%(261)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.6%(193)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(54)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,375
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,718 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,105
+158%since 2000
from $15,162 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−3%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction32.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
+155%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+73%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
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-Hispanic96.3%(1,903)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(19)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,538)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian1%(17)
Other6.6%(111)
Diversity Score
18
+122%since 2009
from 8 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
Mexican0.2%(4)
Asian origin
Filipino1%(17)
Ancestry
German35.3%(589)
Norwegian23.9%(399)
American10.3%(172)
Irish9.8%(163)
English8.1%(135)
Scottish1.4%(24)
Welsh1.3%(22)
Russian1.3%(21)
French1.1%(19)
Swedish0.8%(13)
Canadian0.7%(12)
Danish0.7%(11)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.6%(10)
Ukrainian0.4%(6)
Dutch0.3%(5)
Austrian0.2%(4)
British0.2%(3)
Italian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.8%(211)
Married62.3%(472)
Widowed6.7%(51)
Divorced3.2%(24)
Women 15+
Never married12.4%(84)
Married75.8%(513)
Widowed9.2%(62)
Divorced2.7%(18)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCone County, Montana?

McCone County, Montana has about 1,670 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCone County, Montana earns about $69,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCone County, Montana expensive?

In McCone County, Montana, the median home is worth about $211,600, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in McCone County, Montana?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in McCone County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCone County, Montana?

About 5.0% of people in McCone County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCone County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, McCone County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 606 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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