Sanders County, Montana

Total Population: 12,936

County Seat: Thompson Falls

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Median Home Value

$323,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,035

Across all households

Median Age

54.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.0%
Two or More Races4.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

17.3%

65 Years and Over

32.4%

Male

51.5%

Female

48.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

13.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,035

Mean Household Income

$71,302

Per Capita Income

$31,554

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

61.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$323,800

Median Rent

$774/mo

Total Housing Units

6,789

Owner-Occupied

80.0%

Renter-Occupied

20.0%

Vacancy Rate

19.7%

Married Couple Households

55.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

85.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 30089.