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Meagher County

Montana · 2,137 residents (2025 est.) · 2,391.868 sq mi
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Meagher County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $259,800. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
2,007
+4%since 2000
from 1,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+23%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
58.3
+36%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,137 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Meagher County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(73)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(68)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.4%(28)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(113)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.3%(147)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(146)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(178)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.1%(203)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(354)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7425.3%(508)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(139)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(50)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,932
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,958
+153%since 2000
from $15,019 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−3%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,800
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
36.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
99
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-Hispanic96.8%(1,870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(29)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,887)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(40)
Diversity Score
14
+63%since 2009
from 9 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
Mexican1.5%(30)
Spaniard0.6%(12)
Cuban0.1%(3)
Ancestry
German19.7%(396)
Irish16.7%(335)
American12.6%(252)
English12.5%(251)
Norwegian7.6%(153)
Swedish5.1%(103)
Scottish4.5%(90)
Dutch4%(80)
Italian3.6%(73)
Welsh2.8%(57)
French2.8%(56)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.9%(39)
Polish1.5%(31)
Swiss1.5%(30)
Finnish1.4%(29)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(19)
Croatian0.4%(9)
Slovak0.3%(7)
British0.1%(3)
Canadian0.1%(2)
Czech0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(276)
Married55.8%(532)
Widowed4.7%(45)
Divorced10.6%(101)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(184)
Married61.8%(546)
Widowed8.8%(78)
Divorced8.6%(76)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meagher County, Montana?

Meagher County, Montana has about 2,007 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meagher County, Montana earns about $71,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meagher County, Montana expensive?

In Meagher County, Montana, the median home is worth about $259,800, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Meagher County, Montana?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Meagher County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meagher County, Montana?

About 12.4% of people in Meagher County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meagher County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Meagher County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 188 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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