Yellowstone County, Montana Population 2022
Yellowstone County, Montana's estimated population is 165,113 with a growth rate of 0.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yellowstone County, Montana is the 2nd largest county in Montana. The 2010 Population was 148,394 and has seen a growth of 11.27% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,065 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 6,212 | 4,147 | 200.82% |
| 1910 | 22,944 | 16,732 | 269.35% |
| 1920 | 29,600 | 6,656 | 29.01% |
| 1930 | 30,785 | 1,185 | 4.00% |
| 1940 | 41,182 | 10,397 | 33.77% |
| 1950 | 55,875 | 14,693 | 35.68% |
| 1960 | 79,016 | 23,141 | 41.42% |
| 1970 | 87,367 | 8,351 | 10.57% |
| 1980 | 108,035 | 20,668 | 23.66% |
| 1990 | 113,419 | 5,384 | 4.98% |
| 2010 | 148,394 | 34,975 | 30.84% |
| 2011 | 149,772 | 1,378 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 151,635 | 1,863 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 153,775 | 2,140 | 1.41% |
| 2014 | 155,279 | 1,504 | 0.98% |
| 2015 | 156,529 | 1,250 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 157,914 | 1,385 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 159,266 | 1,352 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 160,029 | 763 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 161,300 | 1,271 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 162,571 | 1,271 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 163,842 | 1,271 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 165,113 | 1,271 | 0.78% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143,122 | 89.23% |
| Black or African American | 1,412 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,372 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 1,145 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 1,746 | 1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 6,503 | 4.05% |
Yellowstone County, Montana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 68,047 | 2.31 | 68.9 |
| Married | 33,038 | 2.99 | 84.8 |
| Male | 3,488 | 3.02 | 53.1 |
| Female | 5,758 | 2.85 | 53 |
| Non Family | 25,763 | 1.21 | 54.2 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,557 | 1.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,124 | 3.75% |
| High School Graduate | 32,175 | 29.28% |
| Some College | 25,916 | 23.58% |
| Associates Degree | 10,047 | 9.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,002 | 22.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,076 | 10.08% |
Yellowstone County, Montana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 835 | 787 | 413 |
| White | 98,647 | 94,145 | 33,457 |
| 2+ Races | 2,574 | 2,499 | 802 |
| Other Race | 1,286 | 1,146 | 313 |
| Black | 721 | 671 | 173 |
| Hispanic | 4,331 | 3,544 | 770 |
| Native American | 3,377 | 3,062 | 554 |
| Islander | 62 | 62 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.46%.
$40,798
Average Earnings
$50,291
Average Male
$32,651
Average Female
Yellowstone County, Montana Language by Age
Yellowstone County, Montana Language
96.28% of Yellowstone County, Montana residents speak only English, while 3.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.60% of the population.
Yellowstone County, Montana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,137 | 196 | 17.24% |
| Native | 5,755 | 988 | 17.17% |
| Hispanic | 9,179 | 1,281 | 13.96% |
| Multiple | 6,438 | 741 | 11.51% |
| White | 134,703 | 11,953 | 8.87% |
| Black | 1,343 | 59 | 4.39% |
| Islander | 86 | 2 | 2.33% |
| Other | 277 | NaN% |
9.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.93%
Male Poverty Rate
10.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Yellowstone County, Montana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yellowstone County, Montana is Asian, with 17.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yellowstone 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 2.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.38%.
Yellowstone County, Montana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Yellowstone County, Montana Married by Age and Sex
Yellowstone County, Montana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Yellowstone County, Montana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,387 | 10.18% |
| Black | 98 | 11.89% |
| Native American | 433 | 10.81% |
| Asian | 19 | 2.12% |
| Other Race | 57 | 4.18% |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 349 | 6.36% |
Yellowstone County, Montana Veterans by Education
6.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
58.28%
Born in Yellowstone County, Montana
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.06% of Yellowstone County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 58.28% having been born in Montana. 0.83% 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