Carter County, MT

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2023 Population

1,361

2.18% 1-year growth

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

56.7

0.176% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

13.8%

19.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$52,171

12.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$176,600

25.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

636

4.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Carter County, MT had a population of 1.36k people with a median age of 56.7 and a median household income of $52,171. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Carter County, MT grew from 1,332 to 1,361, a 2.18% increase and its median household income grew from $46,486 to $52,171, a 12.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carter County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.78%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.1%), Other (Hispanic) (1.03%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.735%).

None of the households in Carter 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.

99.8% of the residents in Carter County, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Carter County, MT was $176,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Carter County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Carter County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Carter County, MT borders Custer County, MT, Fallon County, MT, Powder River County, MT, Butte County, SD, Harding County, SD, and Crook County, WY.

United States Montana

Population & Diversity

Carter County, MT is home to a population of 1.36k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.367% of Carter County, MT residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.25k people) in Carter County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 65 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 15 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Carter County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Carter County, MT was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carter County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.25k ± 121
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
65 ± 48.3
Two+ (Hispanic)
15 ± 21.1

2.35%

Hispanic Population

32 people

2.35% of the people in Carter County, MT are hispanic (32 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carter 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

0.367%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

0.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

As of 2023, 0.367% of Carter County, MT residents (5 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 Carter County, MT was 0.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
34 ± 25
Gulf War (1990s)
18 ± 21
Gulf War (2001-)
3 ± 16

Carter County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carter County, MT employs 636 people. The largest industries in Carter County, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (291 people), Construction (77 people), and Educational Services (42 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($59,844), Utilities ($58,125), and Retail Trade ($40,357).

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

636

2023 Value

± 95

−4.07%

1 Year decline

± 21.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Carter County, MT declined at a rate of −4.07%, from 663 employees to 636 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carter County, MT, are Management Occupations (240 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (70 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (43 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carter 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

636

2023 Value

± 95

−4.07%

1 Year decline

± 21.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Carter County, MT declined at a rate of −4.07%, from 663 employees to 636 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carter County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (291 people), Construction (77 people), and Educational Services (42 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carter County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Carter County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,385

Median earning men ± $9,074

$26,875

Median earning women ± $7,901

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,839), Retail Trade ($40,893), and Construction ($35,114).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($60,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,500).

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

5
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4
Accommodation and Food Services
4
Retail Trade

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

$1.09k
Retail Trade
$276
Other Services (except Public Administration)
$148
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Carter County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 89.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (8.56%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.74%).

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 (89.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (8.56%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.74%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Carter 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

Completions

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.

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 Carter County, MT was $176,600 in 2023, which is 0.582 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $140,900 to $176,600, a 25.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Carter County, MT is 61.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Carter County, MT have an average commute time of 16.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carter County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carter County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.21%.

Housing

Property

$176,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$66,472

$369

Median Property Taxes

±$60

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 Carter County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2023

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.6% of the housing units in Carter County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 3

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Carter 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.

$52,171

Median Household Income

± $11,434

599

Number of Households

± 89

In 2023, the median household income of the 599 households in Carter County, MT grew to $52,171 from the previous year's value of $46,486.

The following chart displays the households in Carter 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 Carter 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 (51.9%)
Worked At Home (29.7%)
Walked (8.06%)

In 2023, 51.9% of workers in Carter County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (29.7%) and those who walked to work (8.06%).

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

16.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carter County, MT have a shorter commute time (16.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.688% of the workforce in Carter County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carter 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 Carter County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carter County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carter County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.21%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carter County, MT (184 out of 1.34k 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 Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carter County, MT is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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, 15.9% of the children was living in poverty in Carter County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 10.5%.

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.

Health

91.1% of the population of Carter County, MT has health coverage, with 24.4% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 25.6% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 2.69% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 12.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.89%

Uninsured

24.4%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

25.6%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

2.69%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carter County, MT declined by 34.4% from 13.6% to 8.89%.

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