Garfield County, MT

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Population

1,141

5.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

Median Age

43.2

Poverty Rate

5.26%

Median Household Income

$45,893

2.74% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$105,800

9.03% 1-year decline

Number of Employees

617

7.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Garfield County, MT had a population of 1.14k people with a median age of 43.2 and a median household income of $45,893. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Garfield County, MT grew from 1,086 to 1,141, a 5.06% increase and its median household income declined from $47,188 to $45,893, a -2.74% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Garfield County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (99.8%), White (Hispanic) (0.0876%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.0876%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%). NaNk% of the people in Garfield County, MT speak a non-English language, and 100% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Garfield County, MT is $105,800, and the homeownership rate is 74.5%. Most people in Garfield County, MT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 9.16 minutes. The average car ownership in Garfield County, MT is 3 cars per household.

Garfield County, MT borders Custer County, MT, McCone County, MT, Petroleum County, MT, Phillips County, MT, Prairie County, MT, Rosebud County, MT, and Valley County, MT.

United States Montana

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Montana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Garfield County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 90.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.74%), followed by Other (4.32%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (90.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.74%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.32%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 90.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.74%), followed by Other (4.32%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Montana.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Garfield County, MT

90.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petroleum County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana colored by their party leaning.

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, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from N/A

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

Diversity

Garfield County, MT is home to a population of 1.14k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2018, 0% of Garfield County, MT residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2018, there were 1.14k times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.14k people) in Garfield County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1 White (Hispanic) and 1 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Garfield County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.14k ± 115
White (Hispanic)
1 ± 3
Two+ (Hispanic)
1 ± 10.4

0.175%

Hispanic Population

2 people

0.175% of the people in Garfield County, MT are hispanic (2 people).

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

Age by Nativity

N/A

Median Native-Born Age

± N/A

N/A

Median Foreign-Born Age

± N/A

In 2018, the median age of all people in Garfield County, MT was 43.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of N/A, were generally N/A than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of N/A. But people in Garfield County, MT are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Garfield County, MT residents was 44.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,272 ± 1,601 people
Mexico
2,817 ± 1,301 people
Philippines
2,040 ± 1,108 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,272 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,817 and Philippines with 2,040.

Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

100%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 100% of Garfield County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Garfield County, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
44 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
6 ± 13
Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 16

Garfield County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 7.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Garfield County, MT is $45,893. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Garfield County, MT was Census Tract 1 with a value of $45,893, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,968. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Garfield County, MT employs 617 people. The largest industries in Garfield County, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (256 people), Retail Trade (64 people), and Construction (61 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,821), and Educational Services ($36,250).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,893

2018 value

± $9,365

-2.74%

1 Year Growth

± 29.4%

Households in Garfield County, MT have a median annual income of $45,893, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,188 in 2017, which represents a -2.74% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Garfield County, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$56,921

Average Male Salary in Montana

± $3,007

$39,968

Average Female Salary in Montana

± $2,184

In 2017, full-time male employees in Montana made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Montana

White
$42,515 ± $1,780
Other
$39,395 ± $16,377
Asian
$33,231 ± $11,940

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Montana workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Montana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.465

2017 Wage GINI in Montana

0.462

2016 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2017, the income inequality in Montana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1
N/A
N/A

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Garfield County, MT was Census Tract 1 with a value of $45,893, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Garfield County, MT (60 out of 1.14k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
59 ± 46
Two Or More
1 ± 50
Hispanic
1 ± 50

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Garfield County, MT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

617

2018 Value

± 86

7.12%

1 Year growth

± 18.4%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Garfield County, MT grew at a rate of 7.12%, from 576 employees to 617 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Garfield County, MT, are Management Occupations (214 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (71 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (66 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Garfield County, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Garfield County, MT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (214 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (71 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (66 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Garfield County, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (15.9 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (3.49 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.51 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Garfield County, MT, by median earnings, are Health Technologists & Technicians ($250,001), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($96,250), and Transportation Occupations ($50,417).

Industries

Employment by Industries

617

2018 Value

± 86

7.12%

1 Year growth

± 18.4%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Garfield County, MT grew at a rate of 7.12%, from 576 employees to 617 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Garfield County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (256 people), Retail Trade (64 people), and Construction (61 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Garfield County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Garfield County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Garfield County, MT, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (256 people), Retail Trade (64 people), and Construction (61 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Garfield County, MT has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (34.5 times higher than expected), Public Administration (1.74 times), and Construction (1.54 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Garfield County, MT, by median earnings, are Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,821), and Educational Services ($36,250).

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

Gasoline
$6.47B
Coal-n.e.c.
$6.17B
Fuel oils
$5.98B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.47B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($6.17B) and Fuel oils ($5.98B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Montana.

$44.7B

2015 Value in Montana

$53.9B

Projected 2045 Value in Montana

20.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Montana trade was $44.7B. This is expected to increase 20.7% to $53.9B by 2045.

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

North Dakota
$4.59B
Wyoming
$2.98B
Idaho
$2.88B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Dakota with $4.59B, followed by Wyoming with $2.98B and Idaho and $2.88B.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Garfield County, MT was $105,800 in 2018, which is 0.461 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $116,300 to $105,800, a 9.03% decrease. The homeownership rate in Garfield County, MT is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Garfield County, MT have an average commute time of 9.16 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Garfield County, MT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$105,800

2018 Median

± $22,514

$116,300

2017 Median

± $23,010

In 2018, the median property value in Garfield County, MT declined from to $105,800 from the previous year's value of $116,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Garfield County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Garfield County, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$45,893

Median Household Income

± $9,365

447

Number of Households

± 62

In 2018, the median household income of the 447 households in Garfield County, MT declined from $45,893 from the previous year's value of $47,188.

The following chart displays the households in Garfield 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 $50k - $60k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Garfield County, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Garfield County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

74.5%

2018 Homeownership

80.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 74.5% of the housing units in Garfield County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Garfield County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

9.16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Garfield County, MT have a shorter commute time (9.16 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 0.86% of the workforce in Garfield County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
54.9%
Worked At Home
24.3%
Walked
13.5%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Garfield County, MT was Drove Alone (54.9%), followed by those who Worked At Home (24.3%) and those who Walked (13.5%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Garfield County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Garfield County, MT have 3 cars, followed by 2 cars.

Health

87.5% of the population of Garfield County, MT has health coverage, with 24.3% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 33.7% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Montana was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Primary care physicians in Garfield County, MT see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a NaNN% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1310 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Big Horn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Garfield County, MT

Primary care physicians in Garfield County, MT see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a NaNN% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$3,882

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,378

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,238

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.5%

Uninsured

24.3%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

33.7%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Garfield County, MT declined by 5.48% from 13.3% to 12.5%.

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