Beaverhead County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Beaverhead County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Beaverhead County, Montana has a population of 9,713, the 22nd most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $61,268 and the median home value is $308,300. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Beaverhead County Quick Facts

Population 9,713

Median Household Income $61,268

Median Home Value $308,300

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment Rate 1.3%

Median Age 43.2 years

Homeownership Rate 65.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 37.7%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 12

Population 9,713 22nd of 56

Median Income $61,268 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment 1.3%

How Beaverhead County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,590	9,713	+1.3%
Median household income	$58,072	$61,268	+5.5%
Median home value	$282,000	$308,300	+9.3%

Median Household Income

Beaverhead

$61,268

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Beaverhead

$308,300

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.0%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 35.6%

$100K+ 25.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

1.5%

$40K-$45K

6.9%

$45K-$50K

5.5%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.8%

Renter 34.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $837/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.5%

18-34

23.4%

35-54

20.7%

55-74

28.8%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Beaverhead County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dillon	4,085	$61,134	11.5%	$256,700
Lima	218	$53,871	18.8%	$189,100
Wisdom	110	$61,198	5.5%	N/A
Argenta	94	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Maverick Mountain	73	$88,333	2.7%	$375,000
Jackson	61	N/A	16.4%	N/A
Lakeview	32	N/A	34.4%	N/A
Grant	31	$61,719	0.0%	$114,100
Wise River	30	$55,313	20.0%	$381,800
Dewey	26	N/A	38.5%	N/A
Dell	24	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Glen	20	N/A	10.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Beaverhead County is located in Montana with a total population of 9,713. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beaverhead County is 43.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beaverhead County is $61,268. This is 16% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $308,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Beaverhead County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Beaverhead County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Beaverhead County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Montana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Beaverhead County, Montana?

Beaverhead County has a population of 9,713, making it the 22nd most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Beaverhead County?

The median household income in Beaverhead County is $61,268 with a poverty rate of 11.4%.

How many cities are in Beaverhead County, Montana?

Beaverhead County contains 12 Census-designated places.