Powell County Summary

Life in Powell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Powell 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 Powell County:

  • The population in Powell County is 6,998.

  • The median home value in Powell County is $295,727.

  • The median income in Powell County is $60,994.

  • The median rent in Powell County is $752.

  • The unemployment rate in Powell County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Powell County is 5.2%.

  • The average high in Powell County is 54.5° and there are 29.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Powell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Powell County

Deer Lodge, MT Population 3,030

Elliston, MT Population 223

Avon, MT Population 164

Garrison, MT Population 127

Ovando, MT Population 44

Map Of Powell County

Powell County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Powell County is 54.5°.

  • There are 65.84 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 29.7 inches of rain each year with 24.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:56 hours of sun each day in Powell County.

StatPowell County
Mean High54.5
Nice Days65.84
Rainfall29.7
Snowfall24.8
Sunny_hours4:56
54.5°
Average High
29.7
Inches of Rain

Powell County Photos

Deer Lodge Mt   Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User Sam Beebe | CC BY 2.0
Powell County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Montanabw | CC BY-SA 3.0
Deerlodge
Source: Public Domain

Powell County Demographics

Population over time in Powell County

The current population in Powell County is 6,998. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,955 1.6%
2021 6,843 -0.2%
2020 6,854 -

Gender in Powell County

  • Powell County is 36.3% female with 2,542 female residents.

  • Powell County is 63.7% male with 4,455 male residents.

Female
36.3% (2,542)
Male
63.7% (4,455)
Gender Powell County MT USA
Female 36.3% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 63.7% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Powell County

Powell County is:

  • 87.8% White with 6,145 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 62 African American residents.

  • 4.4% American Indian with 311 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 108 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 215 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 151 Hispanic residents.

White
87.8% (6,145)
African American
0.9% (62)
American Indian
4.4% (311)
Asian
1.5% (108)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (6)
Two Or More
3.1% (215)
Hispanic
2.2% (151)

Table: Powell County By Race

Race Powell County MT USA
White 87.8% 84.6% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 0.5% 12.1%
American Indian 4.4% 5.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Powell County, Montana

  • 3.1% of households in Powell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Powell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Powell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Powell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Powell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Powell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Powell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Powell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Powell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Powell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (216)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (191)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (639)
$25,000 to $34,999
16.6% (1,160)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (858)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.0% (1,400)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (980)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (1,062)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (164)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (322)
Income Powell County MT USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 16.6% 8.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.0% 18.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 7.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 7.2% 11.4%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Powell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Powell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 46.0% of adults in Powell County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Powell County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Powell County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Powell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Powell County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Powell County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Powell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (139)
9-12th Grade
5% (349)
High School / GED
46% (3,219)
Some College
20% (1,399)
Associate's Degree
7% (489)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (979)
Master's Degree
5% (349)
Professional Degree
1% (69)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Powell County MT USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 46% 28% 26%
Some College 20% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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