Powder River County, MT

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2021 Population

1,759

7.65% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

48.5

3.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.6%

19.2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,833

3.33% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$128,300

5.59% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Powder River County, MT had a population of 1.76k people with a median age of 48.5 and a median household income of $55,833. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Powder River County, MT grew from 1,634 to 1,759, a 7.65% increase and its median household income declined from $57,755 to $55,833, a −3.33% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Powder River County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.39%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), and White (Hispanic) (1.08%).

None of the households in Powder River 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.

98.7% of the residents in Powder River County, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Powder River County, MT was $128,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Powder River County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Powder River County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Powder River County, MT borders Big Horn County, MT, Carter County, MT, Custer County, MT, Rosebud County, MT, Campbell County, WY, Crook County, WY, and Sheridan County, WY.

About the photo: Sunset, Red Shale campground, near Ashland, MT

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United States Montana

Population & Diversity

Powder River County, MT is home to a population of 1.76k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.25% of Powder River County, MT residents were born outside of the country (22 people).

In 2021, there were 37.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.6k people) in Powder River County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 42 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Powder River County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Powder River County, MT was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Powder River County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.6k ± 122
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
43 ± 35.7
Two+ (Hispanic)
42 ± 51.2

3.64%

Hispanic Population

64 people

3.64% of the people in Powder River County, MT are hispanic (64 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

22 people

1.53%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25 people

As of 2021, 1.25% of Powder River County, MT residents (22 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 Powder River County, MT was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
45 ± 27
Gulf War (2001-)
30 ± 27
World War II
6 ± 9

Powder River County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Powder River County, MT employs 868 people. The largest industries in Powder River County, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (305 people), Educational Services (108 people), and Construction (72 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,056), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,188), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,625).

Employment

Occupations

868

2021 Value

± 123

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± 21.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Powder River County, MT declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 877 employees to 868 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Powder River County, MT, are Management Occupations (214 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (87 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (81 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Powder River 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

868

2021 Value

± 123

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± 21.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Powder River County, MT declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 877 employees to 868 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Powder River County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (305 people), Educational Services (108 people), and Construction (72 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Powder River County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Powder River County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,896

Median earning men ± $6,103

$27,125

Median earning women ± $9,937

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,938), Construction ($51,250), and Information ($51,136).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,609), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,083).

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

18
Construction
15
Other Services, Except Public Administration
15
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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

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 Powder River County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 85.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.06%).

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 (85.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.06%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Powder River 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

Completions

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.

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 Powder River County, MT was $128,300 in 2021, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $135,900 to $128,300, a 5.59% decrease. The homeownership rate in Powder River County, MT is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Powder River County, MT have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Powder River County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$128,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$42,365

$570

Median Property Taxes

±$96

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 Powder River County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.2% of the housing units in Powder River County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Household Income

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$55,833

Median Household Income

± $7,946

758

Number of Households

± 102

In 2021, the median household income of the 758 households in Powder River County, MT declined from $55,833 from the previous year's value of $57,755.

The following chart displays the households in Powder River 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Powder River 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 (55.9%)
Walked (18.8%)
Worked At Home (8.93%)

In 2021, 55.9% of workers in Powder River County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (18.8%) and those who worked at home (8.93%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Powder River County, MT have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.55% of the workforce in Powder River County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Powder River 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 Powder River County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Powder River County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Powder River County, MT (287 out of 1.73k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

Health

90.1% of the population of Powder River County, MT has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 15.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.86%

Uninsured

33%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

19.3%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

1.9%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Powder River County, MT declined by 12% from 11.2% to 9.86%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Powder River 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 29.7% in Powder River County, MT.

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

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