Carter County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carter County is located in Montana with a total population of 1,361. It is the 50th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carter County is 56.7 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carter County is $52,171. This is 25% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $176,600. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carter County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.5%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 93.3%.