Petroleum County, MT

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2019 Population

453

4.86% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Representative

Matt Rosendale

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

51.8

0.576% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

9.34%

11.8% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$51,250

14.7% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$181,300

36% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

223

2.19% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Petroleum County, MT had a population of 453 people with a median age of 51.8 and a median household income of $51,250. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Petroleum County, MT grew from 432 to 453, a 4.86% increase and its median household income grew from $44,688 to $51,250, a 14.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Petroleum County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.52%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%). 0% of the households in Petroleum County, MT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

100% of the residents in Petroleum County, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Petroleum County, MT was $181,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%. Most people in Petroleum County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 8.03 minutes. The average car ownership in Petroleum County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Petroleum County, MT borders Fergus County, MT, Garfield County, MT, Musselshell County, MT, Phillips County, MT, and Rosebud County, MT.

United States Montana

Diversity

Petroleum County, MT is home to a population of 453 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.42% of Petroleum County, MT residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

In 2019, there were 17.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (428 people) in Petroleum County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 0 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Petroleum County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
428 ± 69
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
25 ± 28
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 10

Hispanic Population

0 people

0% of the people in Petroleum County, MT are hispanic (0 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Petroleum County, MT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.42%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

1.39%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

As of 2019, 4.42% of Petroleum County, MT residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Petroleum County, MT was 1.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,205 ± 1,589 people
Mexico
2,625 ± 1,256 people
Philippines
2,065 ± 1,115 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,205 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,625 and Philippines with 2,065.

Citizenship

100%

2019 Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 100% of Petroleum County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Petroleum County, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

World War II
6 ± 7
Gulf War (1990s)
5 ± 6
Korea
3 ± 10

Petroleum County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in World War II, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Montana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Montana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Montana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,840. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Petroleum County, MT employs 223 people. The largest industries in Petroleum County, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (131 people), Retail Trade (24 people), and Educational Services (22 people), and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($46,250), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($45,000), and Total ($37,847).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,250

2019 value

± $25,123

14.7%

1 Year Growth

± 54.3%

Households in Petroleum County, MT have a median annual income of $51,250, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,688 in 2018, which represents a 14.7% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Petroleum County, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$59,856

Average Male Salary in Montana

± $3,151

$42,840

Average Female Salary in Montana

± $2,321

In 2019, full-time male employees in Montana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Montana

White
$45,469 ± $1,886
Other
$43,406 ± $25,882
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$41,038 ± $47,698

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Montana workers was White. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Montana.

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

Wage Distribution

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

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Montana

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2019, the income inequality in Montana was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Petroleum County, MT (41 out of 439 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
41 ± 45
Black
0 ± 51
Native American
0 ± 51

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

223

2019 Value

± 69

−2.19%

1 Year decline

± 43.7%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Petroleum County, MT declined at a rate of −2.19%, from 228 employees to 223 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Petroleum County, MT, are Management Occupations (94 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (39 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Petroleum County, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Petroleum County, MT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (94 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (39 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Petroleum County, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (26.9 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (4.15 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.86 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Petroleum County, MT, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($62,083), Construction & Extraction Occupations ($53,750), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($50,625).

Industries

Employment by Industries

223

2019 Value

± 69

−2.19%

1 Year decline

± 43.7%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Petroleum County, MT declined at a rate of −2.19%, from 228 employees to 223 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Petroleum County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (131 people), Retail Trade (24 people), and Educational Services (22 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Petroleum County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Petroleum County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Petroleum County, MT, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (131 people), Retail Trade (24 people), and Educational Services (22 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Petroleum County, MT has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (49.8 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.82 times), and Public Administration (1.36 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Petroleum County, MT, by median earnings, are Retail Trade ($46,250), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($45,000), and Total ($37,847).

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

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $5.84B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($5.26B) and Gasoline ($3.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$45.7B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.1B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

77.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $45.7B. This is expected to increase 77.7% to $81.1B by 2050.

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

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

Idaho
$2.74B
North Dakota
$2.34B
Washington
$2.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Idaho with $2.74B, followed by North Dakota with $2.34B and Washington and $2.32B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Petroleum County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 85.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (11.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.16%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 94% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jon Tester and Steve Daines 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.

Petroleum County, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (85.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (11.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (3.16%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Petroleum County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Petroleum County, MT

85.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
94% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
89.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Fallon County, MT
87.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 94% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines 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.

US Representatives from Petroleum County, MT

Matt Rosendale

Montana at-large Representative

Republican Party

Petroleum County, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Petroleum County, MT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Petroleum County, MT was $181,300 in 2019, which is 0.754 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $133,300 to $181,300, a 36% increase. The homeownership rate in Petroleum County, MT is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Petroleum County, MT have an average commute time of 8.03 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Petroleum County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$181,300

2019 Median

± $103,789

$133,300

2018 Median

± $62,655

In 2019, the median property value in Petroleum County, MT grew to to $181,300 from the previous year's value of $133,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Petroleum 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 Petroleum County, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the $250k - $300k range.

Household Income

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

$51,250

Median Household Income

± $25,123

204

Number of Households

± 45

In 2019, the median household income of the 204 households in Petroleum County, MT grew to $51,250 from the previous year's value of $44,688.

The following chart displays the households in Petroleum 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 $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

74.5%

2019 Homeownership

67.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.5% of the housing units in Petroleum County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Petroleum County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

8.03 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Petroleum County, MT have a shorter commute time (8.03 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Petroleum County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Petroleum County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (42.7%)
Worked At Home (32.1%)
Walked (19.7%)

In 2019, 42.7% of workers in Petroleum County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (32.1%) and those who walked to work (19.7%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

91.4% of the population of Petroleum County, MT has health coverage, with 21.2% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 37.1% on non-group plans, and 1.99% on military or VA plans.

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

Comparing across all counties in the state, Roosevelt County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.9%). Additionally, Hill County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$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.

Health Care Coverage

8.61%

Uninsured

21.2%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

37.1%

Non-Group

1.99%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Petroleum County, MT declined by 27.1% from 11.8% to 8.61%.

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