Carter County, Montana

Total Population: 1,361

County Seat: Ekalaka

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Median Home Value

$176,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,171

Across all households

Median Age

56.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.0%
Two or More Races4.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%

Under 18 Years

17.6%

65 Years and Over

30.1%

Male

51.5%

Female

48.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

8.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,171

Mean Household Income

$64,908

Per Capita Income

$29,865

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$176,600

Median Rent

$731/mo

Total Housing Units

799

Owner-Occupied

61.6%

Renter-Occupied

38.4%

Vacancy Rate

25.0%

Married Couple Households

58.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

2.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

17.5%

Average Household Size

2.23

Broadband Internet Access

86.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 30011.