Powell County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Powell County is located in Montana with a total population of 7,029. It is the 30th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Powell County is 43.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Powell County is $63,432. This is 9% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $255,700. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Powell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.2% vs 0.5%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.9% vs 0.8%).

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 93.1%.