Chouteau County, MT

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2024 Population

5,906

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

0.233% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.2%

9.93% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$58,218

2.27% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$207,800

12.3% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

2,372

5.54% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Chouteau 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.

99.5% of the residents in Chouteau County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chouteau County, MT are Stone Child College (64 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Chouteau County, MT was $207,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in Chouteau County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Chouteau County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Chouteau County, MT borders Hill County, MT, Blaine County, MT, Cascade County, MT, Fergus County, MT, Judith Basin County, MT, Liberty County, MT, Pondera County, MT, and Teton County, MT.

United States Montana

Population & Diversity

Chouteau County, MT is home to a population of 5.91k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.49% of Chouteau County, MT residents were born outside of the country (88 people).

In 2024, there were 4.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.45k people) in Chouteau County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 980 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 186 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.5% of Chouteau County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Chouteau County, MT was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chouteau County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.45k ± 48
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
980 ± 62
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
186 ± 62

3.1%

Hispanic Population

183 people

3.1% of the people in Chouteau County, MT are hispanic (183 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Chouteau 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
3,832 ± 1,517 people
Mexico
2,638 ± 1,259 people
Germany
1,932 ± 1,078 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,832 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,638 and Germany with 1,932.

Foreign-Born Population

1.49%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

88 people

1.14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

67 people

As of 2024, 1.49% of Chouteau County, MT residents (88 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chouteau County, MT was 1.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
132 ± 54
Gulf War (1990s)
79 ± 66
Gulf War (2001-)
66 ± 31

Chouteau County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Chouteau County, MT.

Economy

The economy of Chouteau County, MT employs 2.37k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Chouteau County, MT were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (689 people), Public Administration (290 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (279 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($86,250), Finance & Insurance ($81,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,313).

Employment

Occupations

2.37k

2024 Value

± 220

−5.54%

1 Year decline

± 13.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chouteau County, MT declined at a rate of −5.54%, from 2.51k employees to 2.37k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chouteau County, MT, are Management Occupations (643 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (305 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (159 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chouteau County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.37k

2024 Value

± 220

−5.54%

1 Year decline

± 13.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chouteau County, MT declined at a rate of −5.54%, from 2.51k employees to 2.37k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chouteau County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (689 people), Public Administration (290 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (279 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chouteau County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Chouteau County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,708

Median earning men ± $5,835

$33,299

Median earning women ± $2,600

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($101,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,875), and Wholesale Trade ($80,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($48,594), Information ($48,214), and Public Administration ($43,036).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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

17
Retail Trade
13
Other Services (except Public Administration)
12
Accommodation and Food Services

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$7.3k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$5.08k
Retail Trade
$4.9k
Wholesale Trade

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

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

Voting results are not available for Chouteau County, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Chouteau County, MT awarded 64 degrees. The student population of Chouteau County, MT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 83 male students and 178 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chouteau County, MT are American Indian or Alaska Native (58 and 90.6%) and White (6 and 9.38%).

The largest universities in Chouteau County, MT by number of degrees awarded are Stone Child College (64 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chouteau County, MT are Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (9 and 14.1%), General Business (9 and 14.1%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (8 and 12.5%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $2,520 for in-state students and $2,520 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 261 students enrolled in Chouteau County, MT, 31.8% men and 68.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 243 records, of which 67.5% were women and 32.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
9 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
7 degrees awarded
General Health Services
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Chouteau County, MT was General Business with 9 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Stone Child College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stone Child College with 64 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chouteau County, MT, which is 0.208 times less than the 53 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 58 degrees mean that there were 9.67 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6 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

Public, 4-year or above ($2,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,090) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chouteau County, MT was $207,800 in 2024, which is 0.625 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $185,100 to $207,800, a 12.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Chouteau County, MT is 68.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Chouteau County, MT have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chouteau County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 7.95% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chouteau County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.15%.

Housing

Property

$207,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$28,387

$1,472

Median Property Taxes

±$155

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 Chouteau 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 Chouteau County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.2%

Homeownership

2024

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.2% of the housing units in Chouteau County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$58,218

Median Household Income

± $4,666

2.16k

Number of Households

± 197

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.16k households in Chouteau County, MT grew to $58,218 from the previous year's value of $56,927.

The following chart displays the households in Chouteau 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 Chouteau County, MT is from Montana.

0.46

2023 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2023, the income inequality in Montana was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.635% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (68.7%)
Worked At Home (12.5%)
Carpooled (10.8%)

In 2024, 68.7% of workers in Chouteau County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (10.8%).

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

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chouteau County, MT have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.736% of the workforce in Chouteau County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 7.95% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chouteau County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.15%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chouteau County, MT (652 out of 5.83k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

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 2025, 19.2% of the children was living in poverty in Chouteau County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.5%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2018, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 103 in Chouteau County, MT. From 2014 to 2018, the indicator declined 45.7 per 100,000 population.

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

Health

94.3% of the population of Chouteau County, MT has health coverage, with 26% on employee plans, 31.4% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 3.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chouteau County, MT see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a NaNN% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5898 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 835 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chouteau County, MT

Primary care physicians in Chouteau County, MT see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a NaNN% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.68%

Uninsured

26%

Employer Coverage

31.4%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

3.5%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chouteau County, MT declined by 3.28% from 5.88% to 5.68%.

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