Broadwater County, Montana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Broadwater County, MT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 75% of counties in Montana
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Broadwater County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,668 | 1,116,812 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6.2 | 7.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.81% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.4 | 40.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,822 | 458,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Broadwater County grew by 65.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,668 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Broadwater County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 25.3% of residents. That is 5.9 points above Montana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,288 16.8% -4.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,379 18.0% -2.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,697 22.1% +2.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,937 25.3% +5.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Montana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.2% of the people living in Broadwater County and men 50.8%.
- Women 49.2% Montana 49.4%
- Men 50.8% Montana 50.6%
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Economy
Broadwater County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Broadwater County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,169 | $72,476 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.81% | 5.17% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Broadwater County is about 5% lower than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Broadwater County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $162,510 | $249,140 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $954 | $1,081 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.8% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Broadwater County is about 14.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $954 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Broadwater County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 253 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Broadwater County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.3 | 16.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.6 | 32.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 253 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,833 | $4,143 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 12.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,575 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 221 | 403 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Montana:
Treasure County (7.2 min), Rosebud County (8.2 min), Fallon County (8.4 min).
Slowest:
Broadwater County (30.3 min), Stillwater County (27.8 min), Granite County (23.3 min).
The average commute time in Broadwater County is 30 minutes, longer than the 16 minutes in Montana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Broadwater County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Broadwater County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.4), Missoula County (0.3), Lewis and Clark County (0.3).
Lowest:
Liberty County (0.2), Toole County (0.2), Wheatland County (0.2).
Health
Broadwater County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Broadwater County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.3 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.8), Missoula County (0.8), Granite County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glacier County (0.7), Big Horn County (0.8), Roosevelt County (0.8).
Broadwater County, MT Compared With Nearby Counties
How Broadwater County, MT compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater County, MT | 7,668 | $69,169 #2/3 | $162,510 #3/3 | 30.3 min #3/3 |
| Gallatin County, MT | 124,072 | $95,089 | $980,852 | 16.5 min |
| Cascade County, MT | 84,603 | $67,044 | $239,166 | 13.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Broadwater County, Montana.
What is the population of Broadwater County, Montana?
About 7,668 people live in Broadwater County, Montana, in 2,822 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 46.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
How densely populated is Broadwater County, Montana?
Averaged over its land area, Broadwater County, Montana has 6 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 7% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Broadwater County, Montana?
The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income ($162,510 against $69,169), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $954 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Broadwater County, Montana?
Unemployment in Broadwater County, Montana is only 3.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Broadwater County, Montana have a college degree?
20.4% of adults in Broadwater County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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