Treasure County, MT

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2024 Population

732

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

2.62% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

12.3%

14.1% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$67,917

7.01% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$230,300

6.97% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

392

11.1% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Treasure 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.

98.4% of the residents in Treasure County, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Treasure County, MT was $230,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Treasure County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Treasure County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Treasure County, MT borders Big Horn County, MT, Rosebud County, MT, and Yellowstone County, MT.

United States Montana

Population & Diversity

Treasure County, MT is home to a population of 732 people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.64% of Treasure County, MT residents were born outside of the country (12 people).

In 2024, there were 31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (681 people) in Treasure County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22 Other (Hispanic) and 11 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.4% of Treasure County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Treasure County, MT was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Treasure County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
681 ± 120
Other (Hispanic)
22 ± 23
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11 ± 15

5.19%

Hispanic Population

38 people

5.19% of the people in Treasure County, MT are hispanic (38 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Treasure 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
4,118 ± 1,573 people
Mexico
2,905 ± 1,322 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

12 people

1.97%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15 people

As of 2024, 1.64% of Treasure County, MT residents (12 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 Treasure County, MT was 1.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
21 ± 20
Vietnam
9 ± 17
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 12

Treasure County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Treasure County, MT.

Health

95.9% of the population of Treasure County, MT has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 18.7% on Medicare, 25.8% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Treasure County, MT see 700 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.89% decrease from the previous year (736 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 0 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

700 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Treasure County, MT

Primary care physicians in Treasure County, MT see an average of 700 patients per year. This represents a 4.89% decrease from the previous year (736 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 14.2% between 18 and 34 years, 44.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.1%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

18.7%

Medicare

25.8%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Treasure County, MT declined by 23.9% from 5.39% to 4.1%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.19 in Treasure County, MT.

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

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 31% in Treasure County, MT.

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

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.5% in Treasure County, MT.

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

Economy

The economy of Treasure County, MT employs 392 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Treasure County, MT were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (160 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (45 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (30 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($105,000), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($101,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,563).

Employment

Occupations

392

2024 Value

± 88

−11.1%

1 Year decline

± 34.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Treasure County, MT declined at a rate of −11.1%, from 441 employees to 392 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Treasure County, MT, are Management Occupations (138 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (61 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Treasure County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

392

2024 Value

± 88

−11.1%

1 Year decline

± 34.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Treasure County, MT declined at a rate of −11.1%, from 441 employees to 392 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Treasure County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (160 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (45 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (30 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Treasure County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Treasure County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,625

Median earning men ± $7,869

$38,646

Median earning women ± $4,873

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($128,500), Construction ($56,250), and Public Administration ($44,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,625), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,250), and Public Administration ($43,036).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

4
Construction
3
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

$387
Construction
$365
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Voting results are not available for Treasure County, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Treasure County, MT was $230,300 in 2024, which is 0.692 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $215,300 to $230,300, a 6.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Treasure County, MT is 68.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Treasure County, MT have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Treasure County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 7.16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Treasure County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.94%.

Housing

Property

$230,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$34,466

$246

Median Property Taxes

±$52

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

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

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2024

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.3% of the housing units in Treasure County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$67,917

Median Household Income

± $17,213

360

Number of Households

± 69

In 2024, the median household income of the 360 households in Treasure County, MT declined from $67,917 from the previous year's value of $73,036.

The following chart displays the households in Treasure 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Treasure 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (64.1%)
Worked At Home (25.1%)
Other (3.85%)

In 2024, 64.1% of workers in Treasure County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.1%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (3.85%).

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

16.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Treasure County, MT have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Treasure County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 7.16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Treasure County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.94%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Treasure County, MT (90 out of 732 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 65 - 74.

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