Golden Valley County, Montana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 54th-largest in Montana

The population of Golden Valley County, Montana is 840 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest county in Montana. The median household income is $57,353, the median home value is $203,900, and the median age is 54.8.

The population of Golden Valley County has declined 1.8% since 2010 (879 → 863), a -0.13% annualized rate.

Golden Valley County within Montana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

840

Population

-0.13%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$57,353

Median Income

$203,900

Median Home Value

Golden Valley County covers 1,174 sq mi of land at 0.7 people per square mile.

About Golden Valley County, MT

Golden Valley County is a county in Montana with a population of 840. It ranks #54 among counties in Montana by population. The median age is 54.8, older than the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The median household income in Golden Valley County is $57,353, below the US median of $74,580. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $203,900, with monthly rent averaging $769. The homeownership rate of 80.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Golden Valley County reflects 19.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.0 minutes each way.

Golden Valley County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Golden Valley County had a population of 879 in 2010 and 863 in 2024, a -1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 879 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.

863

Population (2024)

879

Population (2010)

879

Peak (2010)

-0.11%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	879	-	-	estimate
2011	830	-49	-5.57%	estimate
2012	827	-3	-0.36%	estimate
2013	846	+19	+2.30%	estimate
2014	841	-5	-0.59%	estimate
2015	818	-23	-2.73%	estimate
2016	811	-7	-0.86%	estimate
2017	817	+6	+0.74%	estimate
2018	825	+8	+0.98%	estimate
2019	827	+2	+0.24%	estimate
2020	821	-6	-0.73%	estimate
2021	816	-5	-0.61%	estimate
2022	838	+22	+2.70%	estimate
2023	867	+29	+3.46%	estimate
2024	863	-4	-0.46%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.5%
Black or African American	0.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.6%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

54.8

Median Age

48.7%

Female

51.3%

Male

28.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

4.2%

10–14

3.7%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

2.3%

25–34

7.6%

35–44

14.5%

45–54

8.3%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

15.4%

65–74

18.5%

75–84

7.5%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 12.7% · Seniors (65+): 28.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,353$-12,569 vs state
Mean household income	$70,791
Per-capita income	$33,523
Poverty rate	9.4%+2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.8%
Employment-to-population	53.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

40.2%

Professional & business services

21.5%

Education & health care

7.2%

Retail trade

6.1%

Construction

6.1%

Public administration

3.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.1%

Finance & real estate

3.1%

The largest employment sector in Golden Valley County is agriculture, accounting for 40.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

22.8%

Carpool

49.5%

Public transit

11.8%

Work from home

34.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$203,900$-134,200 vs state

Median home value

$769

Median rent

80.7%

Homeownership rate

473

Total housing units

76.5%

Occupied

23.5%

Vacant

19.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.8%

With health insurance

81.8%

With broadband internet

38.8%

Foreign-born

11.8%

Veterans (18+)

20.4%

With a disability

95.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.1%

High School+

19.0%

Bachelor's+

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Other counties in Montana

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Part of Montana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Valley County, Montana has a population of 840 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest county in Montana. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Golden Valley County has declined 1.8% since 2010 (879 → 863), a -0.13% annualized rate.

The median household income in Golden Valley County, Montana is $57,353, with mean (average) household income of $70,791 and per-capita income of $33,523. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Golden Valley County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.6%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Golden Valley County, Montana is 54.8 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

The median home value in Golden Valley County is $203,900 and median monthly rent is $769. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 473 total housing units, 23.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Golden Valley County, Montana is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 40.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

Billings is among the largest cities associated with Golden Valley County, Montana, with a population of 118,321.