Powder River County Summary

Life in Powder River County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Powder River County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Powder River County:

  • The population in Powder River County is 1,773.

  • The median home value in Powder River County is $285,340.

  • The median income in Powder River County is $60,313.

  • The median rent in Powder River County is $680.

  • The unemployment rate in Powder River County is 1.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Powder River County is 12.7%.

  • The average high in Powder River County is 64.7° and there are 31.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Powder River County

List Of Cities & Towns in Powder River County

Broadus, MT Population 427

Biddle, MT Population 22

Map Of Powder River County

Powder River County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Powder River County is 64.7°.

  • There are 69.47 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 31.2 inches of rain each year with 12.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:57 hours of sun each day in Powder River County.

StatPowder River County
Mean High64.7
Nice Days69.47
Rainfall31.2
Snowfall12.6
Sunny_hours5:57
64.7°
Average High
31.2
Inches of Rain

Powder River County Demographics

Population over time in Powder River County

The current population in Powder River County is 1,773. The population has increased 9.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,759 7.6%
2021 1,634 1.7%
2020 1,607 -

Gender in Powder River County

  • Powder River County is 50.6% female with 897 female residents.

  • Powder River County is 49.4% male with 876 male residents.

Female
50.6% (897)
Male
49.4% (876)
Gender Powder River County MT USA
Female 50.6% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Powder River County

Powder River County is:

  • 91.8% White with 1,627 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 1.6% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 23 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 54 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 40 Hispanic residents.

White
91.8% (1,627)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
1.6% (29)
Asian
1.3% (23)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.0% (54)
Hispanic
2.3% (40)

Table: Powder River County By Race

Race Powder River County MT USA
White 91.8% 84.6% 58.9%
African American 0.0% 0.5% 12.1%
American Indian 1.6% 5.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Powder River County, Montana

  • 3.1% of households in Powder River County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Powder River County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Powder River County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Powder River County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Powder River County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Powder River County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Powder River County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.2% of households in Powder River County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Powder River County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Powder River County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (54)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (102)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (135)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.4% (237)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (187)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (323)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.1% (125)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.2% (375)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (68)
$200,000 or more
9.1% (161)
Income Powder River County MT USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.4% 8.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 18.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.1% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 7.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.1% 7.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Powder River County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Powder River County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Powder River County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Powder River County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Powder River County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Powder River County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Powder River County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Powder River County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Powder River County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Powder River County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (35)
9-12th Grade
10% (177)
High School / GED
28% (496)
Some College
27% (478)
Associate's Degree
8% (141)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (319)
Master's Degree
6% (106)
Professional Degree
1% (17)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Powder River County MT USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 28% 26%
Some College 27% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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