Dawson County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dawson County is located in Montana with a total population of 8,874. It is the 26th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dawson County is 43.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dawson County is $70,953. This is 1% higher than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $187,400. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dawson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dawson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.5%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 94.3%.