Wibaux County, MT

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2023 Population

1,148

2.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.2

4.74% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

15.9%

10.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$64,792

10.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$92,300

9.33% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

491

0.409% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Wibaux County, MT had a population of 1.15k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $64,792. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wibaux County, MT grew from 1,119 to 1,148, a 2.59% increase and its median household income grew from $58,750 to $64,792, a 10.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wibaux County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.14%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.87%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.871%).

None of the households in Wibaux 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 Wibaux County, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Wibaux County, MT was $92,300, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Wibaux County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Wibaux County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Wibaux County, MT borders Dawson County, MT, Fallon County, MT, Prairie County, MT, Richland County, MT, Golden Valley County, ND, and McKenzie County, ND.

United States Montana

Population & Diversity

Wibaux County, MT is home to a population of 1.15k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.83% of Wibaux County, MT residents were born outside of the country (44 people).

In 2023, there were 28.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.04k people) in Wibaux County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36 White (Hispanic) and 33 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Wibaux County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wibaux County, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wibaux County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.04k ± 162
White (Hispanic)
36 ± 25
Two+ (Hispanic)
33 ± 42.4

6.01%

Hispanic Population

69 people

6.01% of the people in Wibaux County, MT are hispanic (69 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wibaux 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

3.83%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

44 people

3.93%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

44 people

As of 2023, 3.83% of Wibaux County, MT residents (44 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 Wibaux County, MT was 3.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
18 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 19
Vietnam
11 ± 17

Wibaux County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wibaux County, MT employs 491 people. The largest industries in Wibaux County, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (77 people), Educational Services (68 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (60 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,000), Transportation & Warehousing ($66,250), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,514).

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

491

2023 Value

± 101

0.409%

1 Year growth

± 29.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wibaux County, MT grew at a rate of 0.409%, from 489 employees to 491 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wibaux County, MT, are Management Occupations (96 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (78 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wibaux 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

491

2023 Value

± 101

0.409%

1 Year growth

± 29.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wibaux County, MT grew at a rate of 0.409%, from 489 employees to 491 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wibaux County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (77 people), Educational Services (68 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (60 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wibaux County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Wibaux County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,469

Median earning men ± $6,821

$36,346

Median earning women ± $11,799

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,625), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,309), Public Administration ($41,250), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,531).

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

5
Accommodation and Food Services
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

$833
Transportation and Warehousing
$544
Retail Trade
$369
Accommodation and Food Services

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wibaux County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 86.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (12.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.836%).

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 (86.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (12.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.836%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wibaux 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 Wibaux County, MT was $92,300 in 2023, which is 0.304 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $101,800 to $92,300, a 9.33% decrease. The homeownership rate in Wibaux County, MT is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Wibaux County, MT have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wibaux County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 6.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wibaux County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.7%.

Housing

Property

$92,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,584

$351

Median Property Taxes

±$76

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

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

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2023

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75% of the housing units in Wibaux County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wibaux 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 Wibaux 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.

$64,792

Median Household Income

± $16,661

468

Number of Households

± 89

In 2023, the median household income of the 468 households in Wibaux County, MT grew to $64,792 from the previous year's value of $58,750.

The following chart displays the households in Wibaux 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wibaux 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 (80.7%)
Worked At Home (15.9%)
Walked (2.65%)

In 2023, 80.7% of workers in Wibaux County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.9%) and those who walked to work (2.65%).

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

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wibaux County, MT have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.84% of the workforce in Wibaux County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 6.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wibaux County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.7%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wibaux County, MT (180 out of 1.13k 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 Females < 5, followed by Females 15 and then Males < 5.

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

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, 13.4% of the children was living in poverty in Wibaux County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.7%.

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

93.7% of the population of Wibaux County, MT has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 7.08% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 9.12% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.28%

Uninsured

51.5%

Employer Coverage

7.08%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wibaux County, MT declined by 37.8% from 10.1% to 6.28%.

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