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Treasure County

Montana · 728 residents (2025 est.) · 977.801 sq mi
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Treasure County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,917. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $230,300. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 178%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
732
−15%since 2000
from 861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−20%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+24%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:728 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6447177908639361990201020202024Treasure County
2024732
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(23)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(44)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(46)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.6%(26)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.4%(91)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(84)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.9%(65)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.9%(175)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(90)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.5%(55)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(22)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,917
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,830 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,590
+196%since 2000
from $14,392 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+31%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction40.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,300
+178%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+137%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
98
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(823)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(38)
Asian1%(7)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score
16
+2%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.2%(31)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(6)
Japanese0.1%(1)
Ancestry
German38.4%(281)
English17.8%(130)
Irish12%(88)
American11.1%(81)
Swiss6.7%(49)
Norwegian4.9%(36)
Scottish3.8%(28)
Italian3.7%(27)
Swedish2.6%(19)
Danish1%(7)
Dutch1%(7)
French0.7%(5)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.7%(5)
Finnish0.4%(3)
Ukrainian0.4%(3)
Polish0.3%(2)
Belgian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Swiss population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married7.4%(24)
Married72.3%(235)
Widowed3.4%(11)
Divorced16.9%(55)
Women 15+
Never married10.5%(31)
Married64.6%(190)
Widowed12.2%(36)
Divorced12.6%(37)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Treasure County, Montana?

Treasure County, Montana has about 732 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Treasure County, Montana earns about $67,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Treasure County, Montana expensive?

In Treasure County, Montana, the median home is worth about $230,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Treasure County, Montana?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Treasure County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Treasure County, Montana?

About 12.3% of people in Treasure County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Treasure County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Treasure County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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