Yellowstone County, MT

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2021 Population

163,593

2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.517% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.9%

14.1% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,656

4.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$253,700

6.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

82,221

0.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Yellowstone County, MT had a population of 164k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $65,656. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Yellowstone County, MT grew from 160,390 to 163,593, a 2% increase and its median household income grew from $62,630 to $65,656, a 4.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yellowstone County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), White (Hispanic) (3.07%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.15%).

None of the households in Yellowstone County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Yellowstone County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yellowstone County, MT are Montana State University Billings (791 degrees awarded in 2021), Rocky Mountain College (223 degrees), and Yellowstone Christian College (10 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Yellowstone County, MT was $253,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Yellowstone County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Yellowstone County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Yellowstone County, MT borders Big Horn County, MT, Carbon County, MT, Golden Valley County, MT, Musselshell County, MT, Rosebud County, MT, Stillwater County, MT, and Treasure County, MT.

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Population & Diversity

Yellowstone County, MT is home to a population of 164k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.91% of Yellowstone County, MT residents were born outside of the country (3.12k people).

In 2021, there were 21.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Yellowstone County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.35k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 5.65k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Yellowstone County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Yellowstone County, MT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Yellowstone County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yellowstone County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 349
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.35k ± 504
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.65k ± 590

6.05%

Hispanic Population

9.89k people

6.05% of the people in Yellowstone County, MT are hispanic (9.89k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yellowstone County, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,423 ± 1,434 people
Mexico
3,107 ± 1,367 people
Germany
1,917 ± 1,074 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,423 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 3,107 and Germany with 1,917.

Foreign-Born Population

1.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.12k people

1.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.12k people

As of 2021, 1.91% of Yellowstone County, MT residents (3.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Yellowstone County, MT was 1.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Yellowstone County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,113 ± 471
Gulf War (2001-)
2,505 ± 393
Gulf War (1990s)
2,278 ± 509

Yellowstone County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yellowstone County, MT employs 82.2k people. The largest industries in Yellowstone County, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,366 people), Retail Trade (10,431 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,896 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,640), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,221), and Utilities ($64,345).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,951. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

82.2k

2021 Value

± 2,344

0.75%

1 Year growth

± 3.99%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yellowstone County, MT grew at a rate of 0.75%, from 81.6k employees to 82.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yellowstone County, MT, are Sales & Related Occupations (9,563 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,666 people), and Management Occupations (8,254 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yellowstone County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

82.2k

2021 Value

± 2,344

0.75%

1 Year growth

± 3.99%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yellowstone County, MT grew at a rate of 0.75%, from 81.6k employees to 82.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yellowstone County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,366 people), Retail Trade (10,431 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,896 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yellowstone County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Yellowstone County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,573

Median earning men ± $1,699

$32,500

Median earning women ± $1,234

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,986), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,415), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,788), Wholesale Trade ($42,936), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,844
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,396
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,202
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.15M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$970k
Manufacturing
$893k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.07B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.71B) and Cereal grains ($4.29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.2B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$4.3B
Idaho
$2.87B
Colorado
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $4.3B, followed by Idaho with $2.87B and Colorado and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Yellowstone County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.83%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.83%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Yellowstone County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Yellowstone County, MT awarded 1,024 degrees. The student population of Yellowstone County, MT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,933 male students and 3,296 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yellowstone County, MT are White (838 and 83.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (57 and 5.68%), Two or More Races (36 and 3.59%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (34 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Yellowstone County, MT by number of degrees awarded are Montana State University Billings (791 and 77.2%), Rocky Mountain College (223 and 21.8%), and Yellowstone Christian College (10 and 0.977%).

The most popular majors in Yellowstone County, MT are General Business (122 and 11.9%), Registered Nursing (58 and 5.66%), and General Biological Sciences (47 and 4.59%).

The median tuition costs in Yellowstone County, MT are $25,363 for private four year colleges, and $4,485 and $17,678 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Yellowstone County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,229 (37% men and 63% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,229 students enrolled in Yellowstone County, MT, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,064 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
47 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
43 degrees awarded
General Business
120 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yellowstone County, MT was General Biological Sciences with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Yellowstone County, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Montana State University Billings
791 degrees awarded
Rocky Mountain College
223 degrees awarded
Yellowstone Christian College
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montana State University Billings with 791 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 365 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yellowstone County, MT, which is 0.554 times less than the 659 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 838 degrees mean that there were 14.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 57 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,363) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,537) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,540) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.385% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (246k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yellowstone County, MT was $253,700 in 2021, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $238,700 to $253,700, a 6.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Yellowstone County, MT is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Yellowstone County, MT have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yellowstone County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yellowstone County, MT is $65,656. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Yellowstone County, MT was Census Tract 18.01 with a value of $146,159, followed by Census Tract 13 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $97,261 and $92,383.

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yellowstone County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.95%.

Housing

Property

$253,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,572

$46,188

Median Property Taxes

±$1,663

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Yellowstone County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Yellowstone County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.9% of the housing units in Yellowstone County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yellowstone County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 18.01
Census Tract 13
Census Tract 6

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yellowstone County, MT was Census Tract 18.01 with a value of $146,159, followed by Census Tract 13 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $97,261 and $92,383.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Yellowstone County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,656

Median Household Income

± $1,785

67k

Number of Households

± 2,046

In 2021, the median household income of the 67k households in Yellowstone County, MT grew to $65,656 from the previous year's value of $62,630.

The following chart displays the households in Yellowstone County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Yellowstone County, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2021, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (8.18%)
Worked At Home (6.25%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Yellowstone County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.18%) and those who worked at home (6.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yellowstone County, MT have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Yellowstone County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yellowstone County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Yellowstone County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yellowstone County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yellowstone County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.95%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yellowstone County, MT (17.5k out of 160k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yellowstone County, MT is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.5% of the children was living in poverty in Yellowstone County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 362 in Yellowstone County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 124 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Yellowstone County, MT has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yellowstone County, MT see 938 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.04% decrease from the previous year (1020 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 959 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 267 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

938 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yellowstone County, MT

Primary care physicians in Yellowstone County, MT see an average of 938 patients per year. This represents a 8.04% decrease from the previous year (1,020 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Yellowstone County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yellowstone County, MT grew by 0.0166% from 6.06% to 6.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Yellowstone County, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.2 in Yellowstone County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Yellowstone County, MT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.9% in Yellowstone County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Yellowstone County, MT.

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