Big Horn County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 12,676 with a growth rate of -0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Big Horn County, Montana is the 16th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 12,912 and has seen a growth of -1.83% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,301 | -75 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 12,376 | -75 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 12,451 | -75 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 12,526 | -75 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 12,601 | -75 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 12,676 | -75 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 12,751 | -75 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 12,826 | -67 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 12,893 | -187 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 13,080 | -168 | -1.27% |
| 2019 | 13,248 | -57 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 13,305 | -149 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 13,454 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 13,438 | 128 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 13,310 | -31 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 13,341 | 227 | 1.73% |
| 2013 | 13,114 | 118 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 12,996 | -62 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 13,058 | 146 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 12,912 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,337 | 241 | 2.17% |
| 1980 | 11,096 | 1,039 | 10.33% |
| 1970 | 10,057 | 50 | 0.5% |
| 1960 | 10,007 | 183 | 1.86% |
| 1950 | 9,824 | -595 | -5.71% |
| 1940 | 10,419 | 1,876 | 21.96% |
| 1930 | 8,543 | 1,528 | 21.78% |
| 1920 | 7,015 | -5,286 | -42.97% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 8,525 | 65.13% |
| White | 3,835 | 29.3% |
| Two or more races | 702 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,622 | 3.56 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Married | 1,633 | 4.28 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Non Family | 1,096 | 1.23 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 625 | 5.1 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 268 | 5.13 | 50 | 50 |
4.42
Average Family Size
3.56
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 615 | 8.28% |
| Associates Degree | 888 | 11.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 918 | 12.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 555 | 7.47% |
| High School Graduate | 2,444 | 32.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 180 | 2.42% |
| Some College | 1,832 | 24.65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 4,269 | 3,614 | 524 |
| White | 2,617 | 2,494 | 837 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 321 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 305 | 289 | 11 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 19 |
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 67.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,692 | $75,144 | $50,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,309 | $71,053 | $54,118 |
| High School Graduate | $32,699 | $33,421 | $32,279 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,417 | $20,000 | $29,408 |
| Overall | $37,920 | $39,549 | $35,000 |
| Some College | $32,686 | $39,157 | $30,477 |
$37,920
Average Earnings
$39,549
Average Male
$35,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.26% of Big Horn County, Montana residents speak only English, while 24.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 23.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 8,324 | 2,641 | 31.73% |
| Multiple | 685 | 348 | 50.8% |
| Hispanic | 818 | 321 | 39.24% |
| White | 3,354 | 239 | 7.13% |
25.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.73%
Male Poverty Rate
27.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Horn County, Montana is Multiple, with 50.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Horn County, Montana is White, with 7.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.4% |
| High School | 20.2% |
| Some College | 19.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.01% |
| Female Employed | 14.77% |
| Male Employed | 6.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,188 | $79,470 |
| Households | $52,463 | $68,470 |
| Married Families | $83,661 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,881 | $38,487 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
484
Number of Veterans
473
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 209 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 75+ | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 8.94% |
| Native American | 198 | 3.87% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.63% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
15%
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
76.85%
Born in Big Horn County, Montana
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
99.17% of Big Horn County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 76.85% having been born in Montana. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.