Wibaux County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wibaux County is located in Montana with a total population of 1,148. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wibaux County is 44.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Wibaux County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wibaux County is $64,792. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $92,300. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Wibaux County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wibaux County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (0.9% vs 0.5%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 97.3%.