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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Silver Bow County

Montana · 34,606 residents · 717.99 sq mi
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Silver Bow County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,402. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,606
+2%since 1990
from 33,941 in 1990
1990 – 2025
48 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 47 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Silver Bow County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,402
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,216 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,009
+50%since 1990
from $11,364 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
29.6% rent
2.4
+17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(33,067)
Black0%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(758)
Asian0.6%(191)
Diversity Score11.4%(3,860)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(32,410)
Black0.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(950)
Asian0.4%(147)
Diversity Score8.3%(2,859)
8
−27%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 14.8 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 Silver Bow County, Montana?

Silver Bow County, Montana has about 34,606 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Silver Bow County, Montana?

The typical household in Silver Bow County, Montana earns about $30,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Bow County, Montana expensive?

In Silver Bow County, Montana, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Bow County, Montana?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Bow County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Bow County, Montana?

About 14.9% of people in Silver Bow County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Bow County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Bow County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 665 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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