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Powell County

Montana · 6,946 residents · 2,326.042 sq mi
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Powell County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,332. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,400. With a median age of 45.9, 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 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,946
−3%since 2000
from 7,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+16%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Powell County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,332
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,002
+81%since 2000
from $13,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(6,016)
Black0.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(161)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other8%(556)
Diversity Score26.8%(1,864)
Segregation Score10%(697)
Diversity Score
27
+261%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell County, Montana?

Powell County, Montana has about 6,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powell County, Montana earns about $50,332 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 $147,400, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Powell County, Montana?

About 17.7% 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 13.7% 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 326 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

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