Chinook, Montana Population 2022
Chinook is a city located in Blaine County Montana. Chinook has a 2020 population of 1,218. It is also the county seat of Blaine County. Chinook is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually but its population has increased by 1.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,206 in 2010.
The average household income in Chinook is $54,396 with a poverty rate of 16.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $496 per month, and the median house value is $130,100. The median age in Chinook is 47.2 years, 50.2 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
Chinook Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chinookwas:
- White: 87.32%
- Native American: 7.85%
- Other race: 2.46%
- Black or African American: 1.80%
- Two or more races: 0.57%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 923 | 87.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 7.85% |
| Some Other Race | 26 | 2.46% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.80% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.57% |
Chinook Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 588 | 1.8 | 65.8 |
| Non Family | 356 | 1.03 | 60.1 |
| Married | 190 | 3.05 | 73.2 |
| Male | 26 | 2 | 100 |
| Female | 16 | 3.81 | 50 |
2.98
Average Family Size
1.8
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 2.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 5.07% |
| High School Graduate | 245 | 31.05% |
| Some College | 206 | 26.11% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 8.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 19.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 7.22% |
Chinook Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 692 | 637 | 200 |
| Native American | 49 | 49 | 11 |
| Other Race | 26 | 21 | |
| Black | 19 | 19 | |
| Hispanic | 14 | 9 | |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.90%.
Chinook Language by Age
Chinook Language
97.80% of Chinook residents speak only English, while 2.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.20% of the population.
Chinook Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 923 | 120 | 13.00% |
| Native | 83 | 35 | 42.17% |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.36%
Male Poverty Rate
17.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chinook
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chinook is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chinook is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.30%.
Chinook Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Chinook Married by Age and Sex
Chinook Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Chinook Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 16.33% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 35.71% |
| Other Race | 5 | 19.23% |
Chinook Veterans by Education
9.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
67%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.37%
Born in Chinook
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Chinook residents were born in the United States, with 65.37% having been born in Montana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,218 | -12 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 1,230 | -12 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 1,242 | -12 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 1,254 | -12 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 1,266 | 10 | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 1,256 | 5 | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 1,251 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 1,244 | -5 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 1,249 | 14 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 1,235 | -9 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 1,244 | 24 | 1.97% |
| 2011 | 1,220 | 14 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 1,206 | 0.00% |