Chouteau County's estimated 2026 population is 5,886 with a growth rate of 0.05% 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 1.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (78.33%)
Native American (16.49%)
Two or more races (4.89%)
Black or African American (0.14%)
Asian (0.12%)
Other race (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,612 | 78.33% |
| Native American | 971 | 16.49% |
| Two or more races | 288 | 4.89% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,092 | - |
| Families | $82,725 | $94,274 |
| Households | $56,927 | $79,363 |
| Non Families | $38,472 | $52,980 |
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