Beaverhead County, MT

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2023 Population

9,590

1.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.4

2.6% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.7%

4.65% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$58,072

3.95% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$282,000

1.33% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,557

0.935% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Beaverhead County, MT had a population of 9.59k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $58,072. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Beaverhead County, MT grew from 9,469 to 9,590, a 1.28% increase and its median household income grew from $55,867 to $58,072, a 3.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Beaverhead County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.87%), White (Hispanic) (2.65%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.97%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%).

None of the households in Beaverhead County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Beaverhead County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Beaverhead County, MT are The University of Montana-Western (425 degrees awarded in 2022) and Pima Medical Institute-Dillon (44 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Beaverhead County, MT was $282,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

Most people in Beaverhead County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Beaverhead County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Beaverhead County, MT borders Clark County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Lemhi County, ID, Deer Lodge County, MT, Madison County, MT, Ravalli County, MT, and Silver Bow County, MT.

United States Montana

Population & Diversity

Beaverhead County, MT is home to a population of 9.59k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.772% of Beaverhead County, MT residents were born outside of the country (74 people).

In 2023, there were 31.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.6k people) in Beaverhead County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 275 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 254 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Beaverhead County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Beaverhead County, MT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Beaverhead County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Beaverhead County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.6k ± 10
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
275 ± 76.7
White (Hispanic)
254 ± 147

4.92%

Hispanic Population

472 people

4.92% of the people in Beaverhead County, MT are hispanic (472 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Beaverhead County, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

0.772%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

74 people

1.16%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

110 people

As of 2023, 0.772% of Beaverhead County, MT residents (74 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Beaverhead County, MT was 1.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Beaverhead County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
264 ± 88
Gulf War (2001-)
200 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
61 ± 41

Beaverhead County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Beaverhead County, MT employs 4.56k people. The largest industries in Beaverhead County, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (729 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (557 people), and Educational Services (450 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($74,730), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,189), and Transportation & Warehousing ($72,546).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.56k

2023 Value

± 415

−0.935%

1 Year decline

± 12.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Beaverhead County, MT declined at a rate of −0.935%, from 4.6k employees to 4.56k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beaverhead County, MT, are Management Occupations (691 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (513 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (404 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Beaverhead County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.56k

2023 Value

± 415

−0.935%

1 Year decline

± 12.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Beaverhead County, MT declined at a rate of −0.935%, from 4.6k employees to 4.56k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Beaverhead County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (729 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (557 people), and Educational Services (450 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Beaverhead County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Beaverhead County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,665

Median earning men ± $5,434

$30,366

Median earning women ± $2,134

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($75,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,696), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($70,559), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,914), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

47
Construction
29
Accommodation and Food Services
28
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$24.7k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$18.6k
Retail Trade
$9.53k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Beaverhead County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 69.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.3%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.3%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Beaverhead County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Tim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Beaverhead County, MT awarded 469 degrees. The student population of Beaverhead County, MT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 452 male students and 1,028 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Beaverhead County, MT are White (380 and 81%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (32 and 6.82%), Two or More Races (20 and 4.26%), and Hispanic or Latino (17 and 3.62%).

The largest universities in Beaverhead County, MT by number of degrees awarded are The University of Montana-Western (425 and 90.6%) and Pima Medical Institute-Dillon (44 and 9.38%).

The most popular majors in Beaverhead County, MT are Early Childhood Education & Teaching (86 and 18.3%), Elementary Education & Teaching (73 and 15.6%), and General Studies (55 and 11.7%).

The median tuition cost in Beaverhead County, MT for a public four year colleges is $4,658 for in-state students and $16,406 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Beaverhead County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,480 (30.5% men and 69.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,480 students enrolled in Beaverhead County, MT, 30.5% men and 69.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,091 records, of which 69.8% were women and 30.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
73 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
33 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Beaverhead County, MT was Elementary Education & Teaching with 73 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Beaverhead County, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Montana-Western
425 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Montana-Western with 425 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 123 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Beaverhead County, MT, which is 0.355 times less than the 346 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 380 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 32 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,658) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,216) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($924) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Beaverhead County, MT was $282,000 in 2023, which is 0.929 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $278,300 to $282,000, a 1.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Beaverhead County, MT is 67.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Beaverhead County, MT have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Beaverhead County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Beaverhead County, MT is $58,072. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Beaverhead County, MT was Census Tract 1 with a value of $60,859, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $57,950 and $56,625.

In 2023, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Beaverhead County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 4.77%.

Housing

Property

$282,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$24,099

$2,774

Median Property Taxes

±$324

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Beaverhead County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Beaverhead County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.3%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.3% of the housing units in Beaverhead County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Beaverhead County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1
Census Tract 2
Census Tract 3

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Beaverhead County, MT was Census Tract 1 with a value of $60,859, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $57,950 and $56,625.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Beaverhead County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,072

Median Household Income

± $2,248

4.12k

Number of Households

± 404

In 2023, the median household income of the 4.12k households in Beaverhead County, MT grew to $58,072 from the previous year's value of $55,867.

The following chart displays the households in Beaverhead County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Beaverhead County, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (7.71%)
Worked At Home (7.49%)

In 2023, 76% of workers in Beaverhead County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.71%) and those who worked at home (7.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Beaverhead County, MT have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.54% of the workforce in Beaverhead County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Beaverhead County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Beaverhead County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Beaverhead County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Beaverhead County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 4.77%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Beaverhead County, MT (1.35k out of 9.17k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Beaverhead County, MT is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 14.9% of the children was living in poverty in Beaverhead County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 10.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 107 in Beaverhead County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 78.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.4% of the population of Beaverhead County, MT has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 18.5% on non-group plans, and 2.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Beaverhead County, MT see 632 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.317% increase from the previous year (630 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2381 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 476 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

632 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Beaverhead County, MT

Primary care physicians in Beaverhead County, MT see an average of 632 patients per year. This represents a 0.317% increase from the previous year (630 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Beaverhead County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.4% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.57%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

18.5%

Non-Group

2.4%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Beaverhead County, MT declined by 15% from 6.55% to 5.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Beaverhead County, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.