Petroleum County
Petroleum County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,107. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $51,000. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Montana median.
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How many people live in Petroleum County, Montana?
Petroleum County, Montana has about 493 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Petroleum County, Montana?
The typical household in Petroleum County, Montana earns about $24,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Petroleum County, Montana expensive?
In Petroleum County, Montana, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.
How educated are people in Petroleum County, Montana?
About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Petroleum County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Petroleum County, Montana?
About 23.2% of people in Petroleum County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.
Has Petroleum County, Montana grown since 1990?
Yes, Petroleum County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024