COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Powell County

Montana · 6,620 residents · 2,326.042 sq mi

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Powell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,621. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $41,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 28%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

6,620

−8%vs 2000

vs 7,180 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3 / sq mi

−8%vs 2000

vs 3 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.4

−8%vs 2000

vs 39.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20247K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$21,621

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $30,625 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,978

−28%vs 2000

vs $13,816 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.9%

+4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$41,500

−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $76,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$253

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $411 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

71.8%

+0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.3% in 2000

28.2% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−23%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,568)

Black0.5%(35)

Hispanic / Latino1.9%(140)

Asian0.4%(31)

Other0%

Diversity Score7.4%(533)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,238)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino1.5%(102)

Asian0.2%(14)

Other5.6%(368)

Diversity Score16.9%(1,122)

Diversity Score

+128%vs 2000

vs 7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.6%

+3.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.5%

−5.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.1%

+0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.4 min

+11%vs 2000

vs 18.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell County, Montana?

Powell County, Montana has about 6,620 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Powell County, Montana earns about $21,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powell County, Montana expensive?

In Powell County, Montana, the median home is worth about $41,500, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Powell County, Montana?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Powell County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powell County, Montana?

About 16.9% of people in Powell County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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2 census tracts

Census Tract 2 Census Tract 1

7 ZIP codes

ZIP 59722 ZIP 59728 ZIP 59713 ZIP 59843 ZIP 59731 ZIP 59733 ZIP 59854

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