Treasure County, MT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Treasure County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 756 | 1,116,316 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.8 | 7.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.09% | 1.09% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 53.0 | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 382 | 452,676 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Treasure County declined by 16.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 761 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Treasure County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Treasure County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,333 | $69,624 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.77% | 5.32% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Treasure County is about 2% higher than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Treasure County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $242,768 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $991 | $1,031 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.5% | 69.4% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Treasure 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 65 hours, about 2.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Treasure County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.8 | 16.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 15.7 | 32.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 65 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,025 | $4,139 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.6% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,305 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 32 | 403 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Montana:
Fallon County (7.4 min), Garfield County (7.8 min), Treasure County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Broadwater County (30.4 min), Granite County (23.4 min), Stillwater County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Treasure 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
Treasure County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Treasure County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.99 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
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 | Treasure County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 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 Treasure County, Montana.
What is the population of Treasure County, Montana?
The population of Treasure County, Montana is 756, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Treasure County, Montana?
The population density of Treasure County, Montana is 0.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Treasure County, Montana?
The median household income in Treasure County, Montana is $71,333, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Treasure County, Montana?
The unemployment rate in Treasure County, Montana is 1.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.