Broadwater County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Broadwater County is located in Montana with a total population of 7,310. It is the 29th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Broadwater County is 46.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Broadwater County is $63,636. This is 9% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $364,800. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Broadwater County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 91.0%.