Rosebud County Summary

Life in Rosebud County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rosebud 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 Rosebud County:

  • The population in Rosebud County is 8,236.

  • The median home value in Rosebud County is $218,005.

  • The median income in Rosebud County is $56,430.

  • The median rent in Rosebud County is $644.

  • The unemployment rate in Rosebud County is 9.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Rosebud County is 21.6%.

  • The average high in Rosebud County is 65.4° and there are 30.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rosebud County

List Of Cities & Towns in Rosebud County

Colstrip, MT Population 2,156

Lame Deer, MT Population 1,939

Forsyth, MT Population 1,682

Ashland, MT Population 956

Birney, MT Population 81

Rosebud, MT Population 53

Map Of Rosebud County

Rosebud County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Rosebud County is 65.4°.

  • There are 69.37 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 30.1 inches of rain each year with 13.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:52 hours of sun each day in Rosebud County.

StatRosebud County
Mean High65.4
Nice Days69.37
Rainfall30.1
Snowfall13.1
Sunny Hours5:52
65.4°
Average High
30.1
Inches of Rain

Rosebud County Photos

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Source: Wikipedia
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Rosebud County Demographics

Population over time in Rosebud County

The current population in Rosebud County is 8,236. The population has decreased -7.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 8,464 -6.6%
2022 9,065 -1.0%
2021 9,152 -

Gender in Rosebud County

  • Rosebud County is 50.2% female with 4,138 female residents.

  • Rosebud County is 49.8% male with 4,098 male residents.

Female
50.2% (4,138)
Male
49.8% (4,098)
Gender Rosebud County MT USA
Female 50.2% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 49.8% 50.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Rosebud County

Rosebud County is:

  • 52.7% White with 4,338 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 14 African American residents.

  • 38.4% American Indian with 3,166 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 42 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 19 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 371 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 285 Hispanic residents.

White
52.7% (4,338)
African American
0.2% (14)
American Indian
38.4% (3,166)
Asian
0.5% (42)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.2% (19)
Two Or More
4.5% (371)
Hispanic
3.5% (285)

Table: Rosebud County By Race

Race Rosebud County MT USA
White 52.7% 84.1% 58.2%
African American 0.2% 0.5% 12.0%
American Indian 38.4% 5.5% 0.5%
Asian 0.5% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.5% 4.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.5% 4.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Rosebud County, Montana

  • 10.5% of households in Rosebud County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Rosebud County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Rosebud County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Rosebud County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Rosebud County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Rosebud County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Rosebud County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Rosebud County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Rosebud County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Rosebud County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.5% (864)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (348)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (746)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (582)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.3% (1,263)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (1,435)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (1,127)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.9% (976)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (544)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (346)
Income Rosebud County MT USA
Less than $10,000 10.5% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 3.8% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 7.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 8.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.3% 12.1% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 13.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.9% 16.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 7.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 8.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rosebud County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rosebud County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (247)
9-12th Grade
6% (494)
High School / GED
35% (2,882)
Some College
24% (1,976)
Associate's Degree
13% (1,070)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (988)
Master's Degree
5% (411)
Professional Degree
1% (82)
Doctorate Degree
1% (82)
Education Rosebud County MT USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 35% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 13% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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