Petroleum County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 587 with a growth rate of 5.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Petroleum County, Montana is the 56th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 489 and has seen a growth of 20.04% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 752 | 33 | 4.59% |
| 2028 | 719 | 33 | 4.81% |
| 2027 | 686 | 33 | 5.05% |
| 2026 | 653 | 33 | 5.32% |
| 2025 | 620 | 33 | 5.62% |
| 2024 | 587 | 33 | 5.96% |
| 2023 | 554 | 33 | 6.33% |
| 2022 | 521 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 518 | 19 | 3.81% |
| 2020 | 499 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 497 | -20 | -3.87% |
| 2018 | 517 | 5 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 512 | 21 | 4.28% |
| 2016 | 491 | 16 | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 475 | -14 | -2.86% |
| 2014 | 489 | -16 | -3.17% |
| 2013 | 505 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 505 | 14 | 2.85% |
| 2011 | 491 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 489 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 519 | -136 | -20.76% |
| 1980 | 655 | -20 | -2.96% |
| 1970 | 675 | -219 | -24.5% |
| 1960 | 894 | -132 | -12.87% |
| 1950 | 1,026 | -57 | -5.26% |
| 1940 | 1,083 | -962 | -47.04% |
| 1930 | 2,045 | 1,293 | 171.94% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 98.08% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 189 | 2.2 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 126 | 2.69 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 57 | 1.16 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 4 | 1.75 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 0.31% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 5.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 17.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 141 | 43.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 85 | 26.32% |
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 | 315 | 314 | 71 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,125 | $56,563 | $38,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,438 | $0 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $38,438 | $31,500 | $55,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,429 | $46,964 | $45,893 |
| Some College | $46,875 | $55,852 | $29,583 |
$46,429
Average Earnings
$46,964
Average Male
$45,893
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.72% of Petroleum County, Montana residents speak only English, while 5.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 26 | 6.37% |
6.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.31%
Male Poverty Rate
7.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Petroleum County, Montana is White, with 6.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Petroleum County, Montana is White, with 6.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 8.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.79% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.89% |
| Male Employed | 3.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,500 | $85,177 |
| Households | $57,981 | $69,949 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,821 | $34,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
75.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.2%
Male Marriage Rate
78.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 11.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
0.8%
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
62.98%
Born in Petroleum County, Montana
98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.2%
Naturalized
98.8% of Petroleum County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 62.98% 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.