Chouteau County, Montana Population 2022
Chouteau County, Montana's estimated population is 5,320 with a growth rate of -1.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chouteau County, Montana is the 35th largest county in Montana. The 2010 Population was 5,810 and has seen a growth of -8.43% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 517 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 3,058 | 2,541 | 491.49% |
| 1890 | 4,741 | 1,683 | 55.04% |
| 1900 | 10,966 | 6,225 | 131.30% |
| 1910 | 17,191 | 6,225 | 56.77% |
| 1920 | 11,051 | -6,140 | -35.72% |
| 1930 | 8,635 | -2,416 | -21.86% |
| 1940 | 7,316 | -1,319 | -15.28% |
| 1950 | 6,974 | -342 | -4.67% |
| 1960 | 7,348 | 374 | 5.36% |
| 1970 | 6,473 | -875 | -11.91% |
| 1980 | 6,092 | -381 | -5.89% |
| 1990 | 5,452 | -640 | -10.51% |
| 2010 | 5,810 | 358 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 5,812 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 5,932 | 120 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 5,853 | -79 | -1.33% |
| 2014 | 5,899 | 46 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 5,774 | -125 | -2.12% |
| 2016 | 5,780 | 6 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 5,732 | -48 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 5,740 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 5,635 | -105 | -1.83% |
| 2020 | 5,530 | -105 | -1.86% |
| 2021 | 5,425 | -105 | -1.90% |
| 2022 | 5,320 | -105 | -1.94% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,436 | 77.40% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,043 | 18.20% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 194 | 3.39% |
Chouteau County, Montana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,301 | 2.46 | 66.1 |
| Married | 1,295 | 2.89 | 72.7 |
| Male | 120 | 4 | 45 |
| Female | 169 | 3.9 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 717 | 1.08 | 62.3 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 1.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,422 | 35.78% |
| Some College | 749 | 18.85% |
| Associates Degree | 370 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 928 | 23.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 226 | 5.69% |
Chouteau County, Montana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 12 |
| White | 3,209 | 3,087 | 1,046 |
| Native American | 635 | 509 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 63 | 5 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | |
| Hispanic | 28 | 9 | |
| Other Race | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
$30,284
Average Earnings
$34,198
Average Male
$24,797
Average Female
Chouteau County, Montana Language by Age
Chouteau County, Montana Language
99.06% of Chouteau County, Montana residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
Chouteau County, Montana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Native | 1,038 | 490 | 47.21% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 12 | 26.67% |
| White | 4,375 | 312 | 7.13% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.54%
Male Poverty Rate
14.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chouteau County, Montana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chouteau County, Montana is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chouteau County, Montana is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.24%.
Chouteau County, Montana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Chouteau County, Montana Married by Age and Sex
Chouteau County, Montana Marriage
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 35-44.
Chouteau County, Montana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 9.62% |
| Native American | 81 | 10.20% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 17.86% |
Chouteau County, Montana Veterans by Education
20.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.88%
Born in Chouteau County, Montana
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.55% of Chouteau County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 66.88% having been born in Montana. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990