Powder River County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Powder River County is located in Montana with a total population of 1,762. It is the 48th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Powder River County is 48.6 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 14.8% 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 Powder River County is $68,009. This is 3% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $149,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Powder River County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Powder River County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.5% vs 0.8%).

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 89.5%.