Sanders County's estimated 2026 population is 14,233 with a growth rate of 1.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sanders County is the 13th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 11,395 and has seen a growth of 24.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sanders County includes 89.83% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (89.83%)
Two or more races (6.13%)
Native American (2.74%)
Black or African American (0.53%)
Asian (0.37%)
Other race (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,620 | 89.83% |
| Two or more races | 793 | 6.13% |
| Native American | 354 | 2.74% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sanders County's average per capita income is $30,473. Household income levels show a median of $54,035. The poverty rate stands at 15.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,153 | - |
| Families | $65,365 | $83,094 |
| Households | $54,035 | $71,302 |
| Non Families | $30,778 | $48,953 |
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