Daniels County, MT

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Population

1,788

0.056% growth

Median Age

45.5


Median Household Income

$53,591

4.86% growth

Poverty Rate

4.6%


Number of Employees

925

4.15% decline

Median Property Value

$123,500

3.52% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Daniels County, MT had a population of 1.79k people with a median age of 45.5 and a median household income of $53,591. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Daniels County, MT grew from 1,787 to 1,788, a 0.056% increase and its median household income grew from $51,108 to $53,591, a 4.86% increase.

The population of Daniels County, MT is 96.6% White Alone, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.559% American Indian & Alaska Native Alone. 4.79% of the people in Daniels County, MT speak a non-English language, and 99.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Daniels County, MT is $123,500, and the homeownership rate is 76.8%. Most people in Daniels County, MT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 10.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Daniels County, MT is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Daniels County, MT employs 925 people. The largest industries in Daniels County, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (224 people), Information (160 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (113 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($60,417), Construction ($51,806), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,750).

Median household income in Daniels County, MT is $53,591. Males in Daniels County, MT have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,968. The income inequality in Daniels County, MT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,591

2017 value

± $3,318

4.86%

1 Year Growth

± 6.79%

Households in Daniels County, MT have a median annual income of $53,591, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,108 in 2016, which represents a 4.86% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$56,921

Average Male Salary

± $3,007

$39,968

Average Female Salary

± $2,184

In 2017, full-time male employees in Daniels County, MT made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Daniels County, MT by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $42,515 ± $1,780

  2. Other

    $39,395 ± $16,377

  3. Asian

    $33,231 ± $11,940

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Daniels County, MT workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Daniels County, MT by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.465

2017 Wage GINI

0.462

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Montana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 203

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Daniels County, MT was Census Tract 203 with a value of $49,239, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Daniels County, MT (81 out of 1.76k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    79 ± 57

  2. Native American

    2 ± 50

  3. Black

    0 ± 51

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Daniels County, MT is White, followed by Native American 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

925

2017 Value

± 129

-4.15%

1 Year decline

± 20.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Daniels County, MT declined at a rate of -4.15%, from 965 employees to 925 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Daniels County, MT, are Management Occupations (259 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (154 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (70 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Daniels County, MT.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Daniels County, MT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (259 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (154 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (70 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Daniels County, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Management Occupations (2.75 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.72 times), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.62 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Daniels County, MT, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($92,321), Protective Service Occupations ($90,536), and Construction & Extraction Occupations ($57,917).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

925

2017 Value

± 129

-4.15%

1 Year decline

± 20.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Daniels County, MT declined at a rate of -4.15%, from 965 employees to 925 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Daniels County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (224 people), Information (160 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (113 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Daniels County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Daniels County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Daniels County, MT, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (224 people), Information (160 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (113 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Daniels County, MT has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (20.5 times higher than expected), Information (8.09 times), and Construction (1.62 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Daniels County, MT, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($60,417), Construction ($51,806), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,750).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Gasoline

    $6.47B

  2. Coal-n.e.c.

    $6.17B

  3. Fuel oils

    $5.98B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.47B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. with $6.17B and Fuel oils and $5.98B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$44.7B

2015 Value

$53.9B

Projected 2045 Value

20.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Montana trade was $44.7B. This is expected to increase 20.7% to $53.9B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. North Dakota

    $4.59B

  2. Wyoming

    $2.98B

  3. Idaho

    $2.88B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Dakota with $4.59B, followed by Wyoming with $2.98B and Idaho and $2.88B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

94% of the population of Daniels County, MT has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 9.26% on Medicaid, 18.5% on Medicare, 22.1% on non-group plans, and 3.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Daniels County, MT was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Primary care physicians in Daniels County, MT see 880 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.79% decrease from the previous year (896 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 878 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 0 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Big Horn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

880 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Daniels County, MT see an average of 880 patients per year. This represents a 1.79% decrease from the previous year (896 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

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Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,882

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,378

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,238

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.97%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

9.26%

Medicaid

18.5%

Medicare

22.1%

Non-Group

3.01%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Daniels County, MT grew by 13.9% from 5.24% to 5.97%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Glacier County

    14.8% prevalence

  2. Big Horn County

    13.4% prevalence

  3. Roosevelt County

    12.3% prevalence

Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Montana, at 14.8%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Montana by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Daniels County, MT is home to a population of 1.79k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.13% of Daniels County, MT residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Daniels County, MT is composed of 1.73k White Alone residents (96.6%), 50 Hispanic or Latino residents (2.8%), 10 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.559%), 0 Two or More Races residents (0%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 Black or African American Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Daniels County, MT are Spanish or Spanish Creole (52 speakers), Scandinavian Languages (16 speakers), and German (4 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

45

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.7

70

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 16.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Daniels County, MT was 45.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 70. But people in Daniels County, MT are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Daniels County, MT residents was 46.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.13%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

3.69%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 3.13% of Daniels County, MT residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Daniels County, MT was 3.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Canada

    4,272 ± 1,601 people

  2. Mexico

    2,817 ± 1,301 people

  3. Philippines

    2,040 ± 1,108 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Daniels County, MT was Canada, the natal country of 4,272 Daniels County, MT residents, followed by Mexico with 2,817 and Philippines with 2,040.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2017 Citizenship

99.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.4% of Daniels County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Daniels County, MT was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    1.73k ± 135

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    50 ± 41.9

  3. American Indian & Alaska Native Alone

    10 ± 12

In 2017, there were 34.6 times more White Alone residents (1.73k people) in Daniels County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 Hispanic or Latino and 10 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    52 speakers (3.15%)

  2. Scandinavian Languages

    16 speakers (0.97%)

  3. German

    4 speakers (0.242%)

4.79% of Daniels County, MT citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Daniels County, MT was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 3.15% of the overall population of Daniels County, MT are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.97% speak Scandinavian Languages and 0.242% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Korea

    49 ± 25

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    40 ± 31

  3. Vietnam

    32 ± 26

Daniels County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Daniels County, MT was $123,500 in 2017, which is 0.568 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $119,300 to $123,500, a 3.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Daniels County, MT is 76.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Daniels County, MT have an average commute time of 10.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Daniels County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$53,591

Median Household Income

± $3,318

876

Number of Households

± 126

In 2017, the median household income of the 876 households in Daniels County, MT grew to $53,591 from the previous year's value of $51,108.

The following chart displays the households in Daniels 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 $50k - $60k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$123,500

2017 Median

± $18,095

$119,300

2016 Median

± $10,908

In 2017, the median property value in Daniels County, MT grew to to $123,500 from the previous year's value of $119,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Daniels County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Daniels County, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the $250k - $300k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Daniels County, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Daniels County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

76.8%

2017 Homeownership

77.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 76.8% of the housing units in Daniels County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Daniels County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Daniels County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Daniels County, MT have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

10.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Daniels County, MT have a shorter commute time (10.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Daniels County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.3%

  2. Worked At Home

    8.42%

  3. Carpooled

    7.21%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Daniels County, MT was Drove Alone, followed by those who Worked At Home and those who Carpooled.

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