Golden Valley County, Montana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Golden Valley 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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N/A
Health Not enough data
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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 | Golden Valley County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 897 | 1,116,812 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.8 | 7.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.70% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 50.6 | 40.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 376 | 458,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Golden Valley County grew by 2.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 897 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Golden Valley County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 28.8% of residents. That is 9.4 points above Montana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 118 13.2% -8.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 131 14.6% -5.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 215 24.0% +4.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 259 28.8% +9.4 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 49.7% of the people living in Golden Valley County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% Montana 49.4%
- Men 50.3% Montana 50.6%
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Economy
Golden Valley County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Golden Valley County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,482 | $72,476 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.05% | 5.17% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Golden Valley County is about 25% lower than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Golden Valley County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $271,875 | $249,140 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $783 | $1,081 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.1% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Golden Valley County is about 28.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $783 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Golden Valley County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 131 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Golden Valley County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.7 | 16.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.4 | 32.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 131 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,060 | $4,143 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 12.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,007 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 50 | 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 Golden Valley County is about the same as 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
Golden Valley County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Golden Valley County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 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
| Metric | Golden Valley County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.7% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Golden Valley County, Montana.
What is the population of Golden Valley County, Montana?
About 897 people live in Golden Valley County, Montana, in 376 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 50.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 13 years.
How densely populated is Golden Valley County, Montana?
Averaged over its land area, Golden Valley County, Montana has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Golden Valley County, Montana?
The median home costs 5.0 times the median household income ($271,875 against $54,482), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $783 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Golden Valley County, Montana?
Unemployment in Golden Valley County, Montana is only 1.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Golden Valley County, Montana?
21.6% of adults in Golden Valley 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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