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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sanders County

Montana · 10,227 residents · 2,760.4 sq mi
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Sanders County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,852. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 16% 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 $89,800. With a median age of 44.2, 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 44.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,227
+18%since 1990
from 8,669 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.2
+20%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Sanders County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,852
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,616 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,593
+54%since 1990
from $9,459 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
23.6% rent
3.3
+48%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(8,098)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(142)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score18.9%(1,639)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(9,299)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(159)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score5.2%(537)
5
−72%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 25.9 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 Sanders County, Montana?

Sanders County, Montana has about 10,227 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sanders County, Montana earns about $26,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanders County, Montana expensive?

In Sanders County, Montana, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Sanders County, Montana?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sanders County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanders County, Montana?

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

Has Sanders County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanders County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,558 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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