Park County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Park County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Park County, Montana has a population of 17,710, the 11th most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $70,047 and the median home value is $467,500. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Park County Quick Facts

Population 17,710

Median Household Income $70,047

Median Home Value $467,500

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 46.0 years

Homeownership Rate 69.5%

Affordability Ratio 6.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.8%

High School Graduation 96.5%

Cities/Places 14

Population 17,710 11th of 56

Median Income $70,047 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 2.7%

How Park County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,484	17,710	+1.3%
Median household income	$66,607	$70,047	+5.2%
Median home value	$429,700	$467,500	+8.8%

Median Household Income

Park

$70,047

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Park

$467,500

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%

$25K-$50K 18.5%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 34.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

12.2%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

10.4%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

59.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.5%

Renter 30.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $976/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.9%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

30.4%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Park County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Livingston	8,780	$65,861	13.7%	$392,400
Pray	1,129	$96,250	6.9%	$629,600
Gardiner	647	$60,598	21.8%	$633,400
Clyde Park	341	$62,917	9.4%	$295,800
Emigrant	322	$62,863	30.1%	$350,000
Corwin Springs	207	$48,244	5.3%	N/A
Wilsall	203	$56,250	18.2%	$222,900
Wineglass	176	$116,114	0.0%	N/A
South Glastonbury	175	$68,516	9.7%	$464,300
Pine Creek	132	$87,500	18.2%	$838,200
Silver Gate	114	N/A	0.0%	$586,800
Cooke City	86	$49,583	14.0%	$370,800
Jardine	43	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Springdale	2	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Park County is located in Montana with a total population of 17,710. It is the 11th most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Park County is 46.0 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Park County is $70,047. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $467,500. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Park County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Park County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% 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 Park County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Park County, Montana?

Park County has a population of 17,710, making it the 11th most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Park County?

The median household income in Park County is $70,047 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Park County, Montana?

Park County contains 14 Census-designated places.