Judith Basin County, Montana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 43rd-largest in Montana

The population of Judith Basin County, Montana is 2,053 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest county in Montana. The median household income is $55,417, the median home value is $214,200, and the median age is 50.9.

The population of Judith Basin County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (2,075 → 2,111), a +0.12% annualized rate.

Judith Basin County within Montana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,053

Population

+0.12%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$55,417

Median Income

$214,200

Median Home Value

Judith Basin County covers 1,870 sq mi of land at 1.1 people per square mile.

About Judith Basin County, MT

Remote work is unusually prominent in Judith Basin County: 24.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Judith Basin County is a county in Montana with a population of 2,053. It ranks #43 among counties in Montana by population.

The typical household earns $55,417, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $214,200, with typical rent around $502.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 28.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. An unusually large 24.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Judith Basin County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Judith Basin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Judith Basin County had a population of 2,075 in 2010 and 2,111 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,111 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.

Judith Basin County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,111

Population (2024)

2,075

Population (2010)

2,111

Peak (2024)

0.13%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,075	-	-	estimate
2011	2,011	-64	-3.08%	estimate
2012	2,006	-5	-0.25%	estimate
2013	2,002	-4	-0.20%	estimate
2014	1,985	-17	-0.85%	estimate
2015	1,932	-53	-2.67%	estimate
2016	1,944	+12	+0.62%	estimate
2017	1,944	0	0.00%	estimate
2018	1,950	+6	+0.31%	estimate
2019	2,010	+60	+3.08%	estimate
2020	2,023	+13	+0.65%	estimate
2021	2,041	+18	+0.89%	estimate
2022	2,082	+41	+2.01%	estimate
2023	2,099	+17	+0.82%	estimate
2024	2,111	+12	+0.57%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.7%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

50.9

Median Age

45.8%

Female

54.2%

Male

28.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.0%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

3.1%

25–34

7.5%

35–44

9.1%

45–54

9.4%

55–59

11.9%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

18.9%

75–84

8.0%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 28.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$55,417$-14,505 vs state
Mean household income	$87,541
Per-capita income	$38,715
Poverty rate	10.7%+3.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.9%
Employment-to-population	60.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

35.5%

Professional & business services

17.7%

Education & health care

8.4%

Information

5.7%

Construction

4.9%

Retail trade

4.6%

Finance & real estate

4.4%

Public administration

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Judith Basin County is agriculture, accounting for 35.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

12.1%

Carpool

55.8%

Public transit

24.2%

Work from home

21.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$214,200$-123,900 vs state

Median home value

$502

Median rent

75.3%

Homeownership rate

1,233

Total housing units

73.6%

Occupied

26.4%

Vacant

24.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.6%

With health insurance

91.5%

With broadband internet

28.9%

Foreign-born

9.3%

Veterans (18+)

11.4%

With a disability

96.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.1%

High School+

28.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Judith Basin County, Montana has a population of 2,053 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest county in Montana. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Judith Basin County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (2,075 → 2,111), a +0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Judith Basin County, Montana is $55,417, with mean (average) household income of $87,541 and per-capita income of $38,715. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Judith Basin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Judith Basin County, Montana is 50.9 years. Residents are 45.8% female and 54.2% male.

The median home value in Judith Basin County is $214,200 and median monthly rent is $502. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,233 total housing units, 26.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Judith Basin County, Montana is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 35.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

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