Richland County, Montana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Richland 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 average
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 91% of counties in Montana
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 75% of counties in Montana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Richland County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,232 | 1,116,812 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.3 | 7.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.17% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 40.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,422 | 458,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Richland County grew by 23.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 11,232 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Richland County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 20.8% of residents. That is 0.3 points above Montana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,298 20.5% -1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,337 20.8% +0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,316 20.6% +1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,880 16.7% -2.7 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 49.0% of the people living in Richland County and men 51.0%.
- Women 49.0% Montana 49.4%
- Men 51.0% Montana 50.6%
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Economy
Richland County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Richland County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,349 | $72,476 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.32% | 5.17% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Richland County is about the same as in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Richland County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $121,932 | $249,140 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $917 | $1,081 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.1% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Richland County is about 11.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $917 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Richland County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 139 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Richland County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.6 | 16.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.2 | 32.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 139 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,294 | $4,143 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 12.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,111 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 189 | 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 Richland County is 17 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
Richland County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Richland County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 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
Richland County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Richland County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richland County, Montana.
How big is Richland County, Montana by population?
About 11,232 people live in Richland County, Montana, in 4,422 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Richland County, Montana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Richland County, Montana has 5 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 6% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Richland County, Montana an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.7 times the median household income ($121,932 against $72,349), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $917 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Richland County, Montana?
Unemployment in Richland County, Montana is only 3.3%, 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 Richland County, Montana have a college degree?
14.8% of adults in Richland County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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