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Chouteau County

State:
Montana
County Seat:
Fort Benton

Chouteau County's estimated 2025 population is 5,725 with a growth rate of -1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chouteau County is the 34th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 5,810 and has seen a growth of -1.46% since that time.

5,725
Total Population
1
Population Density (mi²)
34
Population Rank (State)
-61 -1.05%
Annual Population Growth

Chouteau County Population

Chouteau County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Chouteau County includes 78.33% White, 16.49% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,61278.33%
Native American97116.49%
Two or more races2884.89%
Black or African American80.14%
Asian70.12%
Other race20.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Chouteau County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Chouteau County's average per capita income is $39,337. Household income levels show a median of $56,927. The poverty rate stands at 12.42%.

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$93,092-
Families$82,725$94,274
Households$56,927$79,363
Non Families$38,472$52,980

$39,337

Average Income

$56,927

Median Household Income

12.42%

Poverty Rate