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Ravalli County

Montana · 44,174 residents · 2,390.967 sq mi
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Ravalli County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,090. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,400. With a median age of 50.2, 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 50.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,174
+22%since 2000
from 36,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+22%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K29K36K42K49K1990201020202024Ravalli County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,090
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,545
+76%since 2000
from $17,935 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+25%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(34,449)
Black0.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(678)
Asian0.3%(107)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(2,079)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(39,695)
Black0.2%(88)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,584)
Asian0.5%(241)
Other4.1%(1,797)
Diversity Score20.1%(8,865)
Segregation Score20.4%(9,026)
Diversity Score
20
+248%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ravalli County, Montana?

Ravalli County, Montana has about 44,174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ravalli County, Montana earns about $55,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ravalli County, Montana expensive?

In Ravalli County, Montana, the median home is worth about $290,400, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Ravalli County, Montana?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ravalli County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ravalli County, Montana?

About 12.2% of people in Ravalli County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ravalli County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ravalli County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,164 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 2.04Census Tract 6.02Census Tract 4.02Census Tract 5.02Census Tract 1Census Tract 2.01Census Tract 3Census Tract 2.03Census Tract 4.01Census Tract 7Census Tract 6.01Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 8
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 59840ZIP 59870ZIP 59833ZIP 59828ZIP 59875ZIP 59829ZIP 59841ZIP 59827ZIP 59871
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