Beaverhead County Summary

Life in Beaverhead County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Beaverhead County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Beaverhead County:

  • The population in Beaverhead County is 9,469.

  • The median home value in Beaverhead County is $350,890.

  • The median income in Beaverhead County is $55,867.

  • The median rent in Beaverhead County is $839.

  • The unemployment rate in Beaverhead County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Beaverhead County is 15.4%.

  • The average high in Beaverhead County is 54.6° and there are 21.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Beaverhead County

List Of Cities & Towns in Beaverhead County

Dillon, MT Population 3,958

Lima, MT Population 209

Wisdom, MT Population 107

Map Of Beaverhead County

Beaverhead County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Beaverhead County is 54.6°.

  • There are 61.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 21.5 inches of rain each year with 21.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:21 hours of sun each day in Beaverhead County.

StatBeaverhead County
Mean High54.6
Nice Days61.97
Rainfall21.5
Snowfall21.1
Sunny_hours5:21
54.6°
Average High
21.5
Inches of Rain

Beaverhead County Photos

Russell Lee Street Corner Dillon Montana
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Beaverhead County Demographics

Population over time in Beaverhead County

The current population in Beaverhead County is 9,469. The population has decreased -0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,391 -0.7%
2021 9,454 0.4%
2020 9,415 -

Gender in Beaverhead County

  • Beaverhead County is 49.0% female with 4,640 female residents.

  • Beaverhead County is 51.0% male with 4,829 male residents.

Female
49.0% (4,640)
Male
51.0% (4,829)
Gender Beaverhead County MT USA
Female 49.0% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Beaverhead County

Beaverhead County is:

  • 89.1% White with 8,436 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 98 African American residents.

  • 2.0% American Indian with 190 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 17 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 196 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.5% Hispanic with 525 Hispanic residents.

White
89.1% (8,436)
African American
1.0% (98)
American Indian
2.0% (190)
Asian
0.2% (17)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.1% (6)
Two Or More
2.1% (196)
Hispanic
5.5% (525)

Table: Beaverhead County By Race

Race Beaverhead County MT USA
White 89.1% 84.6% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 0.5% 12.1%
American Indian 2.0% 5.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.5% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Beaverhead County, Montana

  • 6.0% of households in Beaverhead County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.5% of households in Beaverhead County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Beaverhead County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Beaverhead County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Beaverhead County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Beaverhead County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Beaverhead County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Beaverhead County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Beaverhead County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Beaverhead County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (564)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.5% (809)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.1% (668)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (825)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.2% (1,344)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (1,826)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (1,231)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.0% (1,039)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (546)
$200,000 or more
6.5% (613)
Income Beaverhead County MT USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 8.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 18.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.0% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 7.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.5% 7.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Beaverhead County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Beaverhead County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (94)
9-12th Grade
4% (378)
High School / GED
27% (2,556)
Some College
21% (1,988)
Associate's Degree
10% (946)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (2,367)
Master's Degree
7% (662)
Professional Degree
3% (284)
Doctorate Degree
2% (189)
Education Beaverhead County MT USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 27% 28% 26%
Some College 21% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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