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Stillwater County

Montana · 8,963 residents · 1,796.746 sq mi
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Stillwater County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,448. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,600. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,963
+9%since 2000
from 8,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+19%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Stillwater County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,448
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,387
+92%since 2000
from $18,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,600
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+45%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(7,860)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2%(165)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(476)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(8,110)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3%(269)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other3.1%(278)
Diversity Score15.9%(1,429)
Segregation Score8.8%(784)
Diversity Score
16
+174%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stillwater County, Montana?

Stillwater County, Montana has about 8,963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stillwater County, Montana earns about $67,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stillwater County, Montana expensive?

In Stillwater County, Montana, the median home is worth about $256,600, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Stillwater County, Montana?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stillwater County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stillwater County, Montana?

About 5.6% of people in Stillwater County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stillwater County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Stillwater County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,427 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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