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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Prairie County

Montana · 1,199 residents · 1,736.603 sq mi
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Prairie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,451. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 15% 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 $39,400. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,199
−13%since 1990
from 1,383 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.9
+13%since 1990
from 43.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9631K1K1K1K1990201020202024Prairie County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,451
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,694 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,422
+70%since 1990
from $8,497 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$283
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
22.5% rent
1.5
+31%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.6%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.1%(25)
2
−54%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−71%since 1990
from 43.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie County, Montana?

Prairie County, Montana has about 1,199 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Prairie County, Montana earns about $25,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie County, Montana expensive?

In Prairie County, Montana, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie County, Montana?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie County, Montana?

About 17.2% of people in Prairie County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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