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Meagher County

Montana · 1,927 residents · 2,391.868 sq mi
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Meagher County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,815. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,700. With a median age of 53.2, 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 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,927
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
53.2
+24%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Meagher County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.4%(66)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(86)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(112)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(103)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(77)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.7%(167)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.9%(190)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(207)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.2%(370)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.5%(357)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.8%(151)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(41)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,815
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,392
+76%since 2000
from $15,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+37%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Meagher County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(29)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,781)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(46)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.5%(48)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.4%(61)
Spaniard1.7%(31)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(8)
Ancestry
German20.4%(366)
Irish19.8%(355)
English19.3%(347)
Norwegian9.1%(164)
Scottish7%(125)
Swedish6.6%(119)
French6.5%(117)
Polish4.9%(88)
Dutch4.3%(78)
Scotch-Irish3.7%(67)
Swiss3.6%(64)
Italian3.5%(63)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
American2.3%(42)
Welsh2.2%(40)
Czech1.1%(20)
Finnish1.1%(19)
Belgian0.9%(17)
Danish0.6%(11)
Ukrainian0.3%(6)
Russian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 1,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meagher County, Montana earns about $46,815 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 $170,700, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Meagher County, Montana?

About 26.2% 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 13.3% 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 108 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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