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Fort Benton

County:
Chouteau County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.293
State:
Montana

Fort Benton is a city located in Chouteau County, Montana. Fort Benton has a 2026 population of 1,405. It is also the county seat of Chouteau County. Fort Benton is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,456 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Benton is $67,188 with a poverty rate of 3.02%. The median age in Fort Benton is 42.7 years: 41.2 years for males, and 45.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.5 males.

1.4K
Total Population
613
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.57%
Growth

Fort Benton Population

Fort Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,405-8-0.57%
20251,413-9-0.63%
20241,422-3-0.21%
20231,425-17-1.18%
20221,442-14-0.96%
20211,45600%
20201,456-1-0.07%
20191,443-4-0.28%
20181,44720.14%
20171,445-14-0.96%
20161,459-2-0.14%
20151,461-32-2.14%
20141,493151.01%
20131,478-18-1.2%
20121,496352.4%
20111,461-3-0.2%
20101,464-2-0.14%

Median Age

Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 41.2 years

Fort Benton Adults

There are 1,094 adults, (473 of whom are seniors) in Fort Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 754 (51.2%)
Male: 720 (48.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Benton includes 91.25% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,34591.25%
Two or more races1157.8%
Native American80.54%
Asian40.27%
Other race20.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White704.75%
Two or more races523.53%
Asian40.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,27586.5%
Two or more races634.27%
Native American80.54%
Other race20.14%

Fort Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Benton 's average per capita income is $31,989. Household income levels show a median of $67,188. The poverty rate stands at 3.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,167-
Families$81,667$83,374
Households$67,188$67,082
Non Families$27,863$37,588

$31,989

Average Income

$67,188

Median Household Income

3.02%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)