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Sanders County

State:
Montana
County Seat:
Thompson Falls

Sanders County's estimated 2025 population is 14,284 with a growth rate of 2.15% 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 25.35% since that time.

14,284
Total Population
5
Population Density (mi²)
13
Population Rank (State)
300 2.15%
Annual Population Growth

Sanders County Population

Sanders County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,62089.83%
Two or more races7936.13%
Native American3542.74%
Black or African American680.53%
Asian480.37%
Other race370.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander160.12%

Sanders County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$69,153-
Families$65,365$83,094
Households$54,035$71,302
Non Families$30,778$48,953

$30,473

Average Income

$54,035

Median Household Income

15.09%

Poverty Rate