Golden Valley County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Golden Valley County is located in Montana with a total population of 840. It is the 54th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Golden Valley County is 54.8 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Golden Valley County is $57,353. This is 18% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $203,900. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Golden Valley County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (0.7% vs 0.5%).

Education

19.0% 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 45% 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 89.1%.