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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Powell County

Montana · 7,180 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 $30,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,180
+8%since 1990
from 6,620 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+9%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Powell County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,621 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,816
+38%since 1990
from $9,978 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.6%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(102)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score16.9%(1,122)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,568)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(140)
Asian0.4%(31)
Diversity Score7.4%(533)
Diversity Score
7
−56%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Powell County to nearby counties

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Home value$352,700+364%
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POWELL COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell County, Montana?

Powell County, Montana has about 7,180 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Powell County, Montana earns about $30,625 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 $76,000, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Powell County, Montana?

About 13.1% 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 12.6% of people in Powell County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powell County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Powell County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 560 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 2Census Tract 1
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 59722ZIP 59728ZIP 59713ZIP 59843ZIP 59731ZIP 59733ZIP 59854
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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