Roosevelt County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Roosevelt County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Roosevelt County, Montana has a population of 10,526, the 21st most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $57,063 and the median home value is $118,800. The poverty rate is 30.4%.

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

Roosevelt County Quick Facts

Population 10,526

Median Household Income $57,063

Median Home Value $118,800

Poverty Rate 30.4%

Unemployment Rate 10.8%

Median Age 30.9 years

Homeownership Rate 66.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.2%

High School Graduation 91.5%

Cities/Places 6

Population 10,526 21st of 56

Median Income $57,063 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 30.4%

Unemployment 10.8%

How Roosevelt 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	10,665	10,526	-1.3%
Median household income	$53,125	$57,063	+7.4%
Median home value	$119,400	$118,800	-0.5%

Median Household Income

Roosevelt

$57,063

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Roosevelt

$118,800

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.3%

$25K-$50K 16.5%

$50K-$100K 33.6%

$100K+ 22.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.3%

$10K-$15K

7.4%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

12.1%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

4.9%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

10.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.6%

Renter 33.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $705/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.9%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

19.1%

75+

4.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Roosevelt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wolf Point	2,602	$52,868	23.3%	$118,600
Poplar	635	$43,438	34.5%	$95,000
Culbertson	567	$101,136	10.3%	$217,200
Brockton	439	N/A	49.0%	$62,500
Bainville	334	$92,917	0.6%	N/A
Froid	324	$72,000	3.8%	$102,800

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Population Overview

Roosevelt County is located in Montana with a total population of 10,526. It is the 21st most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roosevelt County is 30.9 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 32.9% 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 $57,063. This is 21% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 164% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. 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 10.8%. This is 198% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $118,800. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Roosevelt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

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 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (32.4%) is well below the state average of 83.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.4%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County, Montana?

Roosevelt County has a population of 10,526, making it the 21st most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Roosevelt County?

The median household income in Roosevelt County is $57,063 with a poverty rate of 30.4%.

How many cities are in Roosevelt County, Montana?

Roosevelt County contains 6 Census-designated places.