Musselshell County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Musselshell County is located in Montana with a total population of 5,068. It is the 35th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Musselshell County is 51.3 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.2% 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 Musselshell County is $59,010. This is 16% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $221,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Musselshell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 90.4%.