Petroleum County, MT

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2023 Population

401

3.61% 1-year decline

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

51.5

3.83% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.48%

3.74% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$59,318

2.31% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$173,700

13.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

221

6.75% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Petroleum County, MT had a population of 401 people with a median age of 51.5 and a median household income of $59,318. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Petroleum County, MT declined from 416 to 401, a −3.61% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,981 to $59,318, a 2.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Petroleum County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (99.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.748%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Petroleum 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.

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

In 2023, the median property value in Petroleum County, MT was $173,700, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Petroleum County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.2 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.

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Population & Diversity

Petroleum County, MT is home to a population of 401 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.998% of Petroleum County, MT residents were born outside of the country (4 people).

In 2023, there were 133 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (398 people) in Petroleum County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 0 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Petroleum County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Petroleum County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
398 ± 84
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3 ± 7
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 11

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

0.998%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

1.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

As of 2023, 0.998% of Petroleum County, MT residents (4 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Petroleum County, MT was 1.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
34 ± 29
Vietnam
24 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
2 ± 16

Petroleum County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Petroleum County, MT employs 221 people. The largest industries in Petroleum County, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (82 people), Retail Trade (32 people), and Construction (28 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($58,571), Retail Trade ($57,647), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,250).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

221

2023 Value

± 74

−6.75%

1 Year decline

± 52.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Petroleum County, MT declined at a rate of −6.75%, from 237 employees to 221 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Petroleum County, MT, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (46 people), Management Occupations (40 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (30 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Petroleum County, MT.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

221

2023 Value

± 74

−6.75%

1 Year decline

± 52.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Petroleum County, MT declined at a rate of −6.75%, from 237 employees to 221 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Petroleum County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (82 people), Retail Trade (32 people), and Construction (28 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,167

Median earning men ± $22,982

$29,583

Median earning women ± $10,013

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($58,571), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($35,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($58,162), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,833), and Public Administration ($29,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

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The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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%).

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

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Tim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

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

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Petroleum County, MT was $173,700 in 2023, which is 0.573 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $152,600 to $173,700, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Petroleum County, MT is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Petroleum County, MT have an average commute time of 14.2 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.

In 2023, 9.27% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Petroleum County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 15.3%.

Housing

Property

$173,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$42,054

$154

Median Property Taxes

±$44

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 Petroleum County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Petroleum County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2023

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77% of the housing units in Petroleum County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Petroleum County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

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).

Household Income

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

$59,318

Median Household Income

± $11,988

200

Number of Households

± 48

In 2023, the median household income of the 200 households in Petroleum County, MT grew to $59,318 from the previous year's value of $57,981.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (57.1%)
Walked (22.1%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)

In 2023, 57.1% of workers in Petroleum County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (22.1%) and those who worked at home (13.4%).

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.

Commute Time

14.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Petroleum County, MT have a shorter commute time (14.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.27% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Petroleum County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 15.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Petroleum County, MT (26 out of 401 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 23.3% of the children was living in poverty in Petroleum County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Health

93.8% of the population of Petroleum County, MT has health coverage, with 29.4% on employee plans, 9.98% on Medicaid, 22.9% on Medicare, 28.9% on non-group plans, and 2.49% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.7% were men and 43.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.2% under 18 years, 6.98% between 18 and 34 years, 50.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.7% were men and 43.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.23%

Uninsured

29.4%

Employer Coverage

9.98%

Medicaid

22.9%

Medicare

28.9%

Non-Group

2.49%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Petroleum County, MT grew by 36.5% from 4.57% to 6.23%.

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.