Meagher County, Montana

About Meagher County, Montana

Meagher County, Montana has a total population of 2,007, making it the 3,120th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meagher County is 58.3 years, which is 49.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Meagher County is $71,932, which ranks #1,054 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3%.

The median home value in Meagher County is $259,800, 7.8% below the national median. Renters in Meagher County pay a median gross rent of $1,263 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Meagher County, 30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.

Meagher County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (1.4%).

All data for Meagher County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.