Blaine County, Montana Demographics 2026
Blaine County, Montana has a population of 6,997, the 31st most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $65,050 and the median home value is $124,900. The poverty rate is 20.2%.
Blaine County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 29 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Blaine County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook | 1,460 | $71,500 | 10.4% | $205,900 |
| Fort Belknap Agency | 1,434 | N/A | 35.9% | $73,000 |
| Hays | 967 | $57,875 | 29.6% | $61,100 |
| Harlem | 879 | $74,545 | 9.9% | $89,700 |
| Lodge Pole | 257 | N/A | 29.2% | $110,000 |
| Turner Colony | 112 | $128,056 | 47.3% | N/A |
| North Harlem Colony | 47 | $170,625 | 10.6% | N/A |
| Turner | 46 | $41,875 | 0.0% | $56,700 |
| Zurich | 45 | $59,167 | 2.2% | $162,500 |
| Hogeland | 29 | N/A | 3.5% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Blaine County is located in Montana with a total population of 6,997. It is the 31st most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Blaine County is 33.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 29.4% of the population under 18, Blaine County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Blaine County is $65,050. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,922. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.2%. This is 279% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $124,900. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Blaine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 69.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Blaine County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%.
Education
25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Blaine County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Blaine County, Montana?
Blaine County has a population of 6,997, making it the 31st most populous county in Montana.
What is the median income in Blaine County?
The median household income in Blaine County is $65,050 with a poverty rate of 20.2%.
How many cities are in Blaine County, Montana?
Blaine County contains 10 Census-designated places.