Rosebud County, Montana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Rosebud 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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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 90% of counties in Montana
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 71% of counties in Montana
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 76% of counties in Montana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Rosebud County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,165 | 1,116,812 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.6 | 7.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.66% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 40.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,069 | 458,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Rosebud County declined by 10.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 8,165 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Rosebud County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.4% of residents. That is about the same share as Montana.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,750 21.4% on par
- Millennials 29–44 1,389 17.0% -3.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,635 20.0% +0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,500 18.4% -1.0 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 50.3% of the people living in Rosebud County and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Montana 49.4%
- Men 49.7% Montana 50.6%
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Economy
Rosebud County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Rosebud County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,973 | $72,476 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | -1.14% | 5.17% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rosebud County is about 31% lower than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Rosebud County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $201,563 | $249,140 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $672 | $1,081 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.6% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Rosebud County is about 25.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $672 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rosebud County spend about 16 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 68 hours, about 2.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rosebud County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.2 | 16.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 16.4 | 32.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 68 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,123 | $4,143 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 12.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,314 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 49 | 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 Rosebud County is 8 minutes, shorter 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
Rosebud County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Rosebud County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 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
Rosebud County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Rosebud County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.2% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.0% | 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 Rosebud County, Montana.
How many people live in Rosebud County, Montana?
About 8,165 people live in Rosebud County, Montana, in 3,069 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 35.1, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Rosebud County, Montana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Rosebud County, Montana has 2 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 2% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Rosebud County, Montana?
The median home costs 4.0 times the median household income ($201,563 against $49,973), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $672 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Rosebud County, Montana?
Unemployment in Rosebud County, Montana is 10.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Rosebud County, Montana?
18.0% of adults in Rosebud County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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