Golden Valley County, MT

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    2024 Population
    899
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    50.9
    7.12% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17%
    5.33% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $58,333
    1.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $212,200
    4.07% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    383
    2.05% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Golden Valley 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.

    99.7% of the residents in Golden Valley County, MT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Golden Valley County, MT was $212,200, and the homeownership rate was 81.1%.

    Most people in Golden Valley County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Golden Valley County, MT was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Golden Valley County, MT is home to a population of 899 people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 1% of Golden Valley County, MT residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

    In 2024, there were 42.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (812 people) in Golden Valley County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Golden Valley County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Golden Valley County, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Golden Valley County, MT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      812 ± 116
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      19 ± 16
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic)
      19 ± 29
    4.34%
    Hispanic Population
    39 people

    In 2024, there were 42.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (812 people) in Golden Valley County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.34% of the people in Golden Valley County, MT are hispanic (39 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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

    1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    9 people
    0.595%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5 people

    As of 2024, 1% of Golden Valley County, MT residents (9 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 Golden Valley County, MT was 0.595%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      48 ± 26
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      19 ± 19
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      10 ± 5

    Golden Valley County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    77.1% of the population of Golden Valley County, MT has health coverage, with 22.2% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 20.9% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 4.56% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Golden Valley County, MT see 831 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (831 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see null patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    831 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Golden Valley County, MT

    Primary care physicians in Golden Valley County, MT see an average of 831 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (831 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 12.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    22.9%
    Uninsured
    22.2%
    Employer Coverage
    17.6%
    Medicaid
    20.9%
    Medicare
    11.8%
    Non-Group
    4.56%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Golden Valley County, MT grew by 50.4% from 15.2% to 22.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Golden Valley 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 5.6 in Golden Valley 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 34.1% in Golden Valley County, MT.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.8% in Golden Valley County, MT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Golden Valley County, MT employs 383 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Golden Valley County, MT were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (129 people), Construction (42 people), and Educational Services (38 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($103,056), Manufacturing ($60,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,167).

    Employment

    Occupations

    383
    2024 Value
    ± 83
    −2.05%
    1 Year decline
    ± 30%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Golden Valley County, MT declined at a rate of −2.05%, from 391 employees to 383 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Golden Valley County, MT, are Management Occupations (77 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (66 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (49 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Golden Valley County, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    383
    2024 Value
    ± 83
    −2.05%
    1 Year decline
    ± 30%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Golden Valley County, MT declined at a rate of −2.05%, from 391 employees to 383 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Golden Valley County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (129 people), Construction (42 people), and Educational Services (38 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Golden Valley County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Golden Valley 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

    $40,795
    Median earning men ± $15,103
    $18,462
    Median earning women ± $4,784

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($76,250), Manufacturing ($60,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,167).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($31,438), Public Administration ($25,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($18,500).

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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

    3
    The industries with the most establishments
    Accommodation and Food Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    $107
    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    Accommodation and Food Services

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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

    Voting results are not available for Golden Valley County, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.
    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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Golden Valley County, MT was $212,200 in 2024, which is 0.638 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $203,900 to $212,200, a 4.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Golden Valley County, MT is 81.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Golden Valley County, MT have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Golden Valley County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 5.71% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Golden Valley County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.0143%.

    Housing

    Property

    $212,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$36,694
    $305
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$50

    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 Golden Valley County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    81.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 81.1% of the housing units in Golden Valley County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

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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.
    $58,333
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,418
    376
    Number of Households
    ± 56

    In 2024, the median household income of the 376 households in Golden Valley County, MT grew to $58,333 from the previous year's value of $57,353.

    The following chart displays the households in Golden Valley 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Golden Valley 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.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (45.4%)
    2. Walked (22.7%)
    3. Carpooled (14.1%)

    In 2024, 45.4% of workers in Golden Valley County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (22.7%) and those who carpooled to work (14.1%).

    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

    31 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Golden Valley County, MT have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 8.21% of the workforce in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Golden Valley County, MT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 5.71% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Golden Valley County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.0143%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Golden Valley County, MT (153 out of 899 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 75+.

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

    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, 36.1% of the children was living in poverty in Golden Valley County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 3.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 239 in Golden Valley County, MT. From 2015 to 2022, the indicator grew 9.47% per 100,000 population.

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