Musselshell County, MT

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    2024 Population
    5,152
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17%
    11.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $58,920
    0.153% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $235,000
    6.24% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,126
    1.82% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Musselshell 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.

    98.8% of the residents in Musselshell County, MT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Musselshell County, MT was $235,000, and the homeownership rate was 85.1%.

    Most people in Musselshell County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Musselshell County, MT was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Musselshell County, MT is home to a population of 5.15k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.75% of Musselshell County, MT residents were born outside of the country (90 people).

    In 2024, there were 24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.46k people) in Musselshell County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 186 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 159 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Musselshell County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Musselshell County, MT was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Musselshell County, MT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.46k ± 189
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      186 ± 85
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      159 ± 76
    4.29%
    Hispanic Population
    221 people

    In 2024, there were 24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.46k people) in Musselshell County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 186 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 159 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.29% of the people in Musselshell County, MT are hispanic (221 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Musselshell 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

    1.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    90 people
    1.85%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    94 people

    As of 2024, 1.75% of Musselshell County, MT residents (90 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 Musselshell County, MT was 1.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      136 ± 63
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      62 ± 41
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      60 ± 45

    Musselshell County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.9% of the population of Musselshell County, MT has health coverage, with 28.9% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 21.3% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 3.16% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Musselshell County, MT see 4,896 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,896 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2654 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    4,896 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Musselshell County, MT

    Primary care physicians in Musselshell County, MT see an average of 4,896 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,896 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 12.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    10.1%
    Uninsured
    28.9%
    Employer Coverage
    21.5%
    Medicaid
    21.3%
    Medicare
    15%
    Non-Group
    3.16%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Musselshell County, MT grew by 12.2% from 8.99% to 10.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Musselshell 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 5.65 in Musselshell County, MT.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    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 33.3% in Musselshell County, MT.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.7% in Musselshell County, MT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Musselshell County, MT employs 2.13k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Musselshell County, MT were Health Care & Social Assistance (418 people), Retail Trade (279 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (206 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($63,917), Wholesale Trade ($61,563), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,464).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.13k
    2024 Value
    ± 273
    1.82%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Musselshell County, MT grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 2.09k employees to 2.13k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Musselshell County, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (327 people), Sales & Related Occupations (201 people), and Management Occupations (188 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Musselshell County, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.13k
    2024 Value
    ± 273
    1.82%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Musselshell County, MT grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 2.09k employees to 2.13k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Musselshell County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (418 people), Retail Trade (279 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (206 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Musselshell County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Musselshell 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

    $50,089
    Median earning men ± $4,925
    $32,772
    Median earning women ± $3,609

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($101,875), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,071), and Public Administration ($68,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,094), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,831).

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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. 17
      Construction
    2. 9
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 8
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $28.8k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    2. $6.07k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $3.4k
      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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Musselshell County, MT was $235,000 in 2024, which is 0.706 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $221,200 to $235,000, a 6.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Musselshell County, MT is 85.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Musselshell County, MT have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Musselshell County, MT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Musselshell County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.08%.

    Housing

    Property

    $235,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$20,782
    $1,827
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$230

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

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    Rent vs Own

    85.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 85.1% of the housing units in Musselshell County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.5%.

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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.
    $58,920
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,325
    2.15k
    Number of Households
    ± 254

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.15k households in Musselshell County, MT declined from $58,920 from the previous year's value of $59,010.

    The following chart displays the households in Musselshell 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 Musselshell 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 (59.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (22.8%)
    3. Carpooled (8.84%)

    In 2024, 59.1% of workers in Musselshell County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.84%).

    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

    25.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Musselshell County, MT have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Musselshell County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Musselshell County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.08%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Musselshell County, MT (868 out of 5.1k 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 65 - 74, followed by Males 75+ and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 23.1% of the children was living in poverty in Musselshell County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 551 in Musselshell County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 155% per 100,000 population.

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