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Richland County

Montana · 11,491 residents · 2,084.556 sq mi
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Richland County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,158. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $229,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 157%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,491
+19%since 2000
from 9,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Richland County
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,158
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,110 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,330
+89%since 2000
from $16,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,100
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+94%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(9,221)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(209)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(587)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(9,892)
Black0.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(605)
Asian1.1%(121)
Other6.4%(731)
Diversity Score30.2%(3,466)
Segregation Score14.2%(1,633)
Diversity Score
30
+397%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland County, Montana?

Richland County, Montana has about 11,491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richland County, Montana earns about $64,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland County, Montana expensive?

In Richland County, Montana, the median home is worth about $229,100, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Richland County, Montana?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Richland County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland County, Montana?

About 6.9% of people in Richland County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 775 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 704Census Tract 703.01Census Tract 703.02Census Tract 702Census Tract 701
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 59270ZIP 59221ZIP 59262ZIP 59243ZIP 59217
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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