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Valley County

Montana · 7,578 residents · 4,926.115 sq mi
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Valley County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,578
−1%since 2000
from 7,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+6%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Valley County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,087
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,440
+75%since 2000
from $16,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+54%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(6,741)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(60)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(248)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(6,353)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(174)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other13.8%(1,046)
Diversity Score35.4%(2,682)
Segregation Score26.8%(2,031)
Diversity Score
35
+997%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley County, Montana?

Valley County, Montana has about 7,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley County, Montana earns about $51,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley County, Montana expensive?

In Valley County, Montana, the median home is worth about $150,500, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Valley County, Montana?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valley County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley County, Montana?

About 13.6% of people in Valley County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 661 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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