Glacier County, MT

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    2024 Population
    13,637
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.4
    2.34% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    31.1%
    2.81% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,875
    3.87% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $165,100
    7.63% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,956
    0.141% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Glacier 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 Glacier County, MT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Glacier County, MT are Blackfeet Community College (56 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Glacier County, MT was $165,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.7%.

    Most people in Glacier County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Glacier County, MT was 2 cars per household.

    Glacier County, MT borders Flathead County, MT, Pondera County, MT, and Toole County, MT.

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    Population & Diversity

    Glacier County, MT is home to a population of 13.6k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.785% of Glacier County, MT residents were born outside of the country (107 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.15 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.64k people) in Glacier County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.03k White (Non-Hispanic) and 380 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
    99.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Glacier County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Glacier County, MT was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glacier County, MT
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      8.64k ± 155
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.03k ± 43
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      380 ± 140
    2.85%
    Hispanic Population
    389 people

    In 2024, there were 2.15 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.64k people) in Glacier County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.03k White (Non-Hispanic) and 380 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.85% of the people in Glacier County, MT are hispanic (389 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Glacier County, MT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,118 ± 1,573 people
    2. Mexico
      2,905 ± 1,322 people
    3. Philippines
      1,984 ± 1,093 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,118 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,905 and Philippines with 1,984.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.785%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    107 people
    0.664%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    91 people

    As of 2024, 0.785% of Glacier County, MT residents (107 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 Glacier County, MT was 0.664%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      190 ± 64
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      134 ± 71
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      83 ± 54

    Glacier County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    76.4% of the population of Glacier County, MT has health coverage, with 16.6% on employee plans, 42.9% on Medicaid, 8.38% on Medicare, 7.17% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Glacier County, MT see 1,253 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,253 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2280 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,253 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Glacier County, MT

    Primary care physicians in Glacier County, MT see an average of 1,253 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,253 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.7% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    23.6%
    Uninsured
    16.6%
    Employer Coverage
    42.9%
    Medicaid
    8.38%
    Medicare
    7.17%
    Non-Group
    1.43%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glacier County, MT declined by 19.6% from 29.3% to 23.6%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 7.39 in Glacier County, MT.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.2% in Glacier County, MT.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.7% in Glacier County, MT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Glacier County, MT employs 4.96k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Glacier County, MT were Educational Services (801 people), Public Administration (703 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (621 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($88,507), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,819), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,583).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.96k
    2024 Value
    ± 461
    −0.141%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Glacier County, MT declined at a rate of −0.141%, from 4.96k employees to 4.96k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glacier County, MT, are Management Occupations (651 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (415 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (401 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glacier County, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.96k
    2024 Value
    ± 461
    −0.141%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Glacier County, MT declined at a rate of −0.141%, from 4.96k employees to 4.96k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glacier County, MT, are Educational Services (801 people), Public Administration (703 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (621 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glacier County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Glacier County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $42,316
    Median earning men ± $4,543
    $35,591
    Median earning women ± $2,947

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,778), Information ($52,083), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,375).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,355), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,383), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,283).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 29
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. 23
      Retail Trade
    3. 19
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $33.3k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $15.4k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $13.9k
      Retail Trade

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Montana

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    Steve Daines
    Senator from Montana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Tim Sheehy
    Senator from Montana1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Glacier County, MT awarded 56 degrees. The student population of Glacier County, MT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 105 male students and 213 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Glacier County, MT are American Indian or Alaska Native (53 and 94.6%) and White (3 and 5.36%).

    The largest universities in Glacier County, MT by number of degrees awarded are Blackfeet Community College (56 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Glacier County, MT are General Health Services (10 and 17.9%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (8 and 14.3%), and Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services (6 and 10.7%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $2,880.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 318 students enrolled in Glacier County, MT, 33% men and 67% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 299 records, of which 66.2% were women and 33.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Health Services
      10 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      6 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      5 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Glacier County, MT was General Health Services with 10 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Blackfeet Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    56 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blackfeet Community College with 56 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glacier County, MT, which is 0.191 times less than the 47 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 53 degrees mean that there were 17.7 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 3 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($730) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Glacier County, MT was $165,100 in 2024, which is 0.496 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $153,400 to $165,100, a 7.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Glacier County, MT is 63.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Glacier County, MT have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glacier County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Glacier County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.34%.

    Housing

    Property

    $165,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,645
    $2,734
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$312

    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 Glacier County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.7% of the housing units in Glacier County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $46,875
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,273
    4.29k
    Number of Households
    ± 393

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.29k households in Glacier County, MT grew to $46,875 from the previous year's value of $45,129.

    The following chart displays the households in Glacier 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 < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Glacier County, MT is from Montana.
    0.458
    2024 Wage GINI in Montana
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Montana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Montana was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (64.4%)
    2. Carpooled (13.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (12.5%)

    In 2024, 64.4% of workers in Glacier County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (12.5%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    14.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Glacier County, MT have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.285% of the workforce in Glacier County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Glacier County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.34%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    31.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glacier County, MT (4.18k out of 13.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 30.4% of the children was living in poverty in Glacier County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 225 in Glacier County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 16.1% per 100,000 population.

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