Roosevelt County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Roosevelt County is located in Montana with a total population of 10,665. It is the 21st most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roosevelt County is 30.5 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 33.4% of the population under 18, Roosevelt County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roosevelt County is $53,125. This is 24% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 30.6%. This is 154% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 124% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $119,400. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Roosevelt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roosevelt County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (33.0%) is well below the state average of 84.1%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.5%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 91.8%.