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Prairie County

Montana · 1,088 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 $42,350. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,000. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,088
−9%since 2000
from 1,199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+8%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9631K1K1K1K1990201020202024Prairie County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,350
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,451 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,892
+100%since 2000
from $14,422 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction31.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+54%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(982)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(33)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score10.1%(110)
Diversity Score
10
+381%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie County, Montana?

Prairie County, Montana has about 1,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie County, Montana earns about $42,350 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 $101,000, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie County, Montana?

About 27.6% 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 14.3% 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 295 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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