Park County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Park County is located in Montana with a total population of 17,484. It is the 11th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Park County is 46.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Park County is $66,607. This is 5% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $429,700. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Park County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.5%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

38.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Park County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 10% higher 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 96.7%.