Ravalli County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ravalli County is located in Montana with a total population of 45,807. It is the 7th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ravalli County is 48.9 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ravalli County is $71,323. This is 2% higher than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $435,000. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ravalli County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%.

Education

29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 93.3%.