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Park County

Montana · 17,191 residents · 2,802.479 sq mi
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Park County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,082. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $287,800. With a median age of 46.9, 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 46.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,191
+10%since 2000
from 15,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+16%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,082
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,739 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,446
+100%since 2000
from $17,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,800
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+73%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(14,994)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(288)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(980)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(15,636)
Black0.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino3%(510)
Asian0.4%(75)
Other3%(523)
Diversity Score16.6%(2,846)
Segregation Score20.4%(3,510)
Diversity Score
17
+165%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park County, Montana?

Park County, Montana has about 17,191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park County, Montana earns about $53,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park County, Montana expensive?

In Park County, Montana, the median home is worth about $287,800, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Park County, Montana?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Park County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park County, Montana?

About 12.0% of people in Park County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Park County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,629 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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