Glacier County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Glacier County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Glacier County, Montana has a population of 13,637, the 13th most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $46,875 and the median home value is $165,100. The poverty rate is 31.1%.

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

Glacier County Quick Facts

Population 13,637

Median Household Income $46,875

Median Home Value $165,100

Poverty Rate 31.1%

Unemployment Rate 10.0%

Median Age 33.4 years

Homeownership Rate 63.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%

High School Graduation 85.0%

Cities/Places 16

Population 13,637 13th of 56

Median Income $46,875 35% lower than state

Poverty Rate 31.1%

Unemployment 10.0%

How Glacier 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	13,713	13,637	-0.6%
Median household income	$45,129	$46,875	+3.9%
Median home value	$153,400	$165,100	+7.6%

Median Household Income

Glacier

$46,875

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Glacier

$165,100

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.7%

$25K-$50K 21.4%

$50K-$100K 25.5%

$100K+ 23.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.4%

$10K-$15K

8.7%

$15K-$20K

5.4%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

9.5%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

10.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

55.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.7%

Renter 36.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $548/mo 14.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.3%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

20.4%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Glacier County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
North Browning	3,144	$37,155	43.3%	$187,500
Cut Bank	3,028	$49,432	18.9%	$164,100
South Browning	1,538	N/A	42.2%	$73,000
Browning	943	$34,250	46.4%	$151,800
Glacier Colony	404	N/A	58.2%	N/A
East Glacier Park Village	271	$53,182	9.0%	$194,300
Starr School	235	$72,596	33.6%	$162,500
Babb	223	N/A	15.7%	$187,500
St. Mary	193	N/A	61.9%	N/A
Little Browning	102	$26,563	21.6%	N/A
Blackfoot	85	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Big Sky Colony	66	N/A	43.9%	N/A
Glendale Colony	48	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Seville Colony	44	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Hidden Lake Colony	32	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Santa Rita	21	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Glacier County is located in Montana with a total population of 13,637. It is the 13th most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glacier County is 33.4 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Glacier County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glacier County is $46,875. This is 35% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.1%. This is 171% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. 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 10.0%. This is 177% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $165,100. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Glacier 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 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (29.5%) is well below the state average of 83.6%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.4%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 53% lower 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 85.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Glacier 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 Glacier County, Montana?

Glacier County has a population of 13,637, making it the 13th most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Glacier County?

The median household income in Glacier County is $46,875 with a poverty rate of 31.1%.

How many cities are in Glacier County, Montana?

Glacier County contains 16 Census-designated places.