Meagher County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Meagher County is located in Montana with a total population of 1,979. It is the 45th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meagher County is 59.9 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 12.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meagher County is $56,215. This is 20% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.1%. This is 97% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $244,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meagher County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (0.9% vs 0.5%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 95.5%.