Treasure County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Treasure County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Treasure County, Montana has a population of 761, the 55th most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $73,036 and the median home value is $215,300. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Treasure County Quick Facts

Population 761

Median Household Income $73,036

Median Home Value $215,300

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 1.1%

Median Age 53.4 years

Homeownership Rate 66.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.8%

High School Graduation 94.9%

Cities/Places 1

Population 761 55th of 56

Median Income $73,036 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment 1.1%

Median Household Income

Treasure

$73,036

$69,922

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Treasure

$215,300

$338,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.5%

$25K-$50K 23.6%

$50K-$100K 42.1%

$100K+ 22.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

0.3%

$20K-$25K

0.5%

$25K-$30K

5.8%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

7.6%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

24.3%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8%|National: 5.2%

68.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.5%

Renter 33.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.8%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

17.2%

55-74

36.3%

75+

10.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Treasure County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hysham	300	$46,000	18.0%	$117,500

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Population Overview

Treasure County is located in Montana with a total population of 761. It is the 55th most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Treasure County is 53.4 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Treasure County is $73,036. This is 4% higher than the state median of $69,922. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $215,300. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Treasure County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Treasure County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.3% vs 0.8%).

Education

32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Treasure County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Treasure County, Montana?

Treasure County has a population of 761, making it the 55th most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Treasure County?

The median household income in Treasure County is $73,036 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Treasure County, Montana?

Treasure County contains 1 Census-designated place.