McCone County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McCone County is located in Montana with a total population of 1,818. It is the 47th most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McCone County is 52.4 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 14.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McCone County is $71,842. This is 3% higher than the state median of $69,922. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $197,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, McCone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

McCone County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 0.8%).

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McCone County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.