Chinook is a city located in Blaine County Montana. Chinook has a 2024 population of 1,154. It is also the county seat of Blaine County. Chinook is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,176 in 2020.
The average household income in Chinook is $83,256 with a poverty rate of 10.36%. The median age in Chinook is 39 years: 45.4 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chinook was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,321 | 90.48% |
| Native American | 78 | 5.34% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 4.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 640 | 2.28 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 296 | 3.12 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 285 | 1 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Female | 32 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 27 | 3.89 | 100 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 5.22% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 9.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 211 | 22.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 190 | 19.85% |
| High School Graduate | 235 | 24.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.63% |
| Some College | 178 | 18.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 915 | 860 | 401 |
| Native American | 30 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,462 | $92,125 | $56,806 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,313 | $0 | $67,132 |
| High School Graduate | $50,000 | $58,365 | $20,694 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $72,917 | $72,963 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,664 | $73,241 | $50,729 |
| Some College | $0 | $72,292 | $21,771 |
$63,664
Average Earnings
$73,241
Average Male
$50,729
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.85% of Chinook residents speak only English, while 3.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,321 | 90 | 6.81% |
| Multiple | 60 | 60 | 100% |
| Native | 77 | 1 | 1.3% |
10.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
10.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chinook is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chinook is Native, with 1.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.17% |
| Some College | 9.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.15% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,938 | $122,776 |
| Households | $71,500 | $83,256 |
| Married Families | $96,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,914 | $34,029 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 5.54% |
| Native American | 1 | 3.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.59%
Born in Chinook
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.66% of Chinook residents were born in the United States, with 79.59% having been born in Montana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,128 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 1,133 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 1,138 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2026 | 1,144 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 1,149 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,154 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 1,160 | -12 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 1,172 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 1,177 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,176 | -80 | -6.37% |
| 2019 | 1,256 | -8 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 1,264 | 9 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 1,255 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 1,250 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 1,244 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 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 | 0% |