Toole County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Toole County is located in Montana with a total population of 5,028. It is the 36th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Toole County is 38.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Toole County is $53,693. This is 23% 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 12.3%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $187,400. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Toole County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.8% vs 0.5%).

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 86.2%.