Teton County, Montana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Teton 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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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Teton County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,353 | 1,116,812 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.8 | 7.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.57% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 40.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,469 | 458,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Teton County grew by 3.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 6,353 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Teton County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 20.7% of residents. That is 1.2 points above Montana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,130 17.8% -3.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,089 17.1% -3.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,314 20.7% +1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,309 20.6% +1.2 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 50.6% of the people living in Teton County and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Montana 49.4%
- Men 49.4% Montana 50.6%
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Economy
Teton County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Teton County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,268 | $72,476 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.80% | 5.17% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Teton County is about 2% lower than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Teton County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $237,441 | $249,140 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $729 | $1,081 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.5% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Teton County is about 27.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $729 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Teton County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 135 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Teton County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.2 | 16.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.3 | 32.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 135 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,177 | $4,143 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 12.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 923 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 123 | 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 Teton 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
Teton County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Teton County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 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
Teton County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Teton County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 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).
Teton County, MT Compared With Nearby Counties
How Teton County, MT compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teton County, MT | 6,353 | $71,268 #2/3 | $237,441 #3/3 | 16.2 min #2/3 |
| Lewis and Clark County, MT | 73,430 | $79,279 | $310,934 | 16.2 min |
| Cascade County, MT | 84,603 | $67,044 | $239,166 | 13.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Teton County, Montana.
How big is Teton County, Montana by population?
About 6,353 people live in Teton County, Montana, in 2,469 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 43.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Teton County, Montana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Teton County, Montana has 3 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 3% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Teton County, Montana an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.3 times the median household income ($237,441 against $71,268), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $729 a month takes about 12% 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 Teton County, Montana?
Unemployment in Teton County, Montana is only 1.0%, 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 Teton County, Montana?
23.5% of adults in Teton County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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