Powder River County, MT Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Powder River County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,662 | 1,116,316 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.5 | 7.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.99% | 1.09% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.5 | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 713 | 452,676 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Powder River County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Powder River County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,169 | $69,624 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.98% | 5.32% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Powder River County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $219,827 | $242,768 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $609 | $1,031 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.6% | 69.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Powder River County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 8.3 | 16.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Powder River County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Powder River County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Health
Powder River County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Powder River County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.2% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.8% | 18.8% | 19.0% |