Roosevelt County, MT

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2023 Population

10,665

1.24% 1-year decline

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

30.5

0.329% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

30.6%

3.01% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$53,125

4.09% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$119,400

5.85% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

3,638

1.01% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Roosevelt County, MT had a population of 10.7k people with a median age of 30.5 and a median household income of $53,125. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Roosevelt County, MT declined from 10,799 to 10,665, a −1.24% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,038 to $53,125, a 4.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Roosevelt County, MT are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (57.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32.9%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.64%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.41%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.797%).

None of the households in Roosevelt 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.

99.6% of the residents in Roosevelt County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Roosevelt County, MT are Fort Peck Community College (120 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Roosevelt County, MT was $119,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

Most people in Roosevelt County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Roosevelt County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Roosevelt County, MT borders Daniels County, MT, McCone County, MT, Richland County, MT, Sheridan County, MT, Valley County, MT, McKenzie County, ND, and Williams County, ND.

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Population & Diversity

Roosevelt County, MT is home to a population of 10.7k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.13% of Roosevelt County, MT residents were born outside of the country (120 people).

In 2023, there were 1.74 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.1k people) in Roosevelt County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.51k White (Non-Hispanic) and 601 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Roosevelt County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Roosevelt County, MT was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Roosevelt County, MT

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.1k ± 145
White (Non-Hispanic)
3.51k ± 29
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
601 ± 149

2.71%

Hispanic Population

289 people

2.71% of the people in Roosevelt County, MT are hispanic (289 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.13%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

120 people

1.03%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

111 people

As of 2023, 1.13% of Roosevelt County, MT residents (120 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Roosevelt County, MT was 1.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
241 ± 63
Gulf War (1990s)
102 ± 58
Gulf War (2001-)
56 ± 34

Roosevelt County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Roosevelt County, MT employs 3.64k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Roosevelt County, MT were Public Administration (653 people), Educational Services (573 people), and Retail Trade (484 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($91,477), Utilities ($69,773), and Finance & Insurance ($60,781).

Employment

Occupations

3.64k

2023 Value

± 292

−1.01%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Roosevelt County, MT declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 3.68k employees to 3.64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Roosevelt County, MT, are Management Occupations (408 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (406 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (331 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Roosevelt 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.64k

2023 Value

± 292

−1.01%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Roosevelt County, MT declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 3.68k employees to 3.64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Roosevelt County, MT, are Public Administration (653 people), Educational Services (573 people), and Retail Trade (484 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Roosevelt County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Roosevelt County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,883

Median earning men ± $3,980

$36,981

Median earning women ± $3,337

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($82,917), Other Services Except Public Administration ($71,071), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,781), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,667).

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

13
Other Services (except Public Administration)
13
Accommodation and Food Services
12
Retail Trade

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$22.6k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$10.5k
Retail Trade
$6.23k
Wholesale Trade

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.5%)
Democratic Party
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.

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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Roosevelt County, MT awarded 120 degrees. The student population of Roosevelt County, MT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 175 male students and 359 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Roosevelt County, MT are American Indian or Alaska Native (96 and 80%), followed by White (24 and 20%), Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Roosevelt County, MT by number of degrees awarded are Fort Peck Community College (120 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Roosevelt County, MT are General Studies (22 and 18.3%), Social Work (9 and 7.5%), and Substance Abuse Counseling (9 and 7.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 534 students enrolled in Roosevelt County, MT, 32.8% men and 67.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 428 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
22 degrees awarded
Social Work
9 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Roosevelt County, MT was General Studies with 22 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Fort Peck Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

120 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Peck Community College with 120 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Roosevelt County, MT, which is 0.237 times less than the 97 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 96 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 24 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.388% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (254k), Some college (207k), and Bachelors Degree (187k).

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 Roosevelt County, MT was $119,400 in 2023, which is 0.394 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $112,800 to $119,400, a 5.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Roosevelt County, MT is 68.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Roosevelt County, MT have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Roosevelt County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Roosevelt County, MT is $53,125. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Roosevelt County, MT was Census Tract 801, Roosevelt County, MT with a value of $88,942, followed by Census Tract 9400.01, Roosevelt County, MT and Census Tract 9400.02, Roosevelt County, MT, with respective values of $50,735 and $42,546.

In 2024, 11.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Roosevelt County, MT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.146%.

Housing

Property

$119,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,946

$2,049

Median Property Taxes

±$149

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

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

Rent vs Own

68.6%

Homeownership

2023

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.6% of the housing units in Roosevelt County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 801, Roosevelt County, MT
Census Tract 9400.01, Roosevelt County, MT
Census Tract 9400.02, Roosevelt County, MT

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Roosevelt County, MT was Census Tract 801, Roosevelt County, MT with a value of $88,942, followed by Census Tract 9400.01, Roosevelt County, MT and Census Tract 9400.02, Roosevelt County, MT, with respective values of $50,735 and $42,546.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Roosevelt 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.

$53,125

Median Household Income

± $2,907

2.99k

Number of Households

± 232

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.99k households in Roosevelt County, MT grew to $53,125 from the previous year's value of $51,038.

The following chart displays the households in Roosevelt 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.

Wage Distribution

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

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Roosevelt County, MT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (9.29%)
Walked (7.63%)

In 2023, 79.2% of workers in Roosevelt County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.29%) and those who walked to work (7.63%).

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

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Roosevelt County, MT have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Roosevelt County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Roosevelt County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 11.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Roosevelt County, MT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.146%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

30.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Roosevelt County, MT (3.13k out of 10.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Roosevelt 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 27.7% of the children was living in poverty in Roosevelt County, MT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 9.1%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 611 in Roosevelt County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 297 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

70.4% of the population of Roosevelt County, MT has health coverage, with 30.8% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 9.53% on Medicare, 6.93% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Roosevelt County, MT see 1,546 patients per year on average, which represents a 43.6% decrease from the previous year (2,741 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1510 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 481 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,546 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Roosevelt County, MT

Primary care physicians in Roosevelt County, MT see an average of 1,546 patients per year. This represents a 43.6% decrease from the previous year (2,741 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 36% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

29.6%

Uninsured

30.8%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

9.53%

Medicare

6.93%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Roosevelt County, MT declined by 5.58% from 31.3% to 29.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 113 in Roosevelt County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Roosevelt County, MT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 40.7% in Roosevelt County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Roosevelt County, MT.