McCone County, Montana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 47th-largest in Montana

The population of McCone County, Montana is 1,818 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest county in Montana. The median household income is $71,842, the median home value is $197,400, and the median age is 52.4.

The population of McCone County has declined 1.6% since 2010 (1,745 → 1,717), a -0.12% annualized rate.

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

1,818

Population

-0.12%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$71,842

Median Income

$197,400

Median Home Value

McCone County covers 2,642 sq mi of land at 0.7 people per square mile.

About McCone County, MT

What distinguishes McCone County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 1 people per square mile. With 1,818 residents, McCone County is a county in Montana. It ranks #47 among counties in Montana by population.

Median household income is $71,842, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 3.1% — below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $197,400, with typical rent around $543.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 21.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 15.7% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

McCone County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of McCone County had a population of 1,745 in 2010 and 1,717 in 2024, a -1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,745 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.10%.

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

1,717

Population (2024)

1,745

Population (2010)

1,745

Peak (2010)

-0.10%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	1,745	-	-	estimate
2011	1,709	-36	-2.06%	estimate
2012	1,700	-9	-0.53%	estimate
2013	1,714	+14	+0.82%	estimate
2014	1,713	-1	-0.06%	estimate
2015	1,698	-15	-0.88%	estimate
2016	1,729	+31	+1.83%	estimate
2017	1,695	-34	-1.97%	estimate
2018	1,655	-40	-2.36%	estimate
2019	1,649	-6	-0.36%	estimate
2020	1,729	+80	+4.85%	estimate
2021	1,710	-19	-1.10%	estimate
2022	1,712	+2	+0.12%	estimate
2023	1,684	-28	-1.64%	estimate
2024	1,717	+33	+1.96%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.3%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	6.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

52.4

Median Age

47.9%

Female

52.1%

Male

28.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

4.2%

15–19

4.6%

20–24

5.1%

25–34

8.5%

35–44

10.7%

45–54

9.4%

55–59

7.6%

60–64

10.0%

65–74

14.2%

75–84

10.9%

85+

3.6%

Children (under 15): 15.4% · Seniors (65+): 28.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$71,842+$1,920 vs state
Mean household income	$85,543
Per-capita income	$38,749
Poverty rate	3.1%-4.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.6%
Employment-to-population	60.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

34.9%

Professional & business services

14.3%

Retail trade

9.1%

Public administration

8.2%

Information

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Construction

4.5%

Education & health care

3.2%

The largest employment sector in McCone County is agriculture, accounting for 34.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

15.7%

Carpool

63.0%

Public transit

15.7%

Work from home

20.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$197,400$-140,700 vs state

Median home value

$543

Median rent

86.1%

Homeownership rate

1,082

Total housing units

75.6%

Occupied

24.4%

Vacant

13.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.2%

With health insurance

91.2%

With broadband internet

28.1%

Foreign-born

8.5%

Veterans (18+)

13.3%

With a disability

95.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.5%

High School+

21.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

McCone County, Montana has a population of 1,818 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest county in Montana. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of McCone County has declined 1.6% since 2010 (1,745 → 1,717), a -0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in McCone County, Montana is $71,842, with mean (average) household income of $85,543 and per-capita income of $38,749. 3.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In McCone County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in McCone County, Montana is 52.4 years. Residents are 47.9% female and 52.1% male.

The median home value in McCone County is $197,400 and median monthly rent is $543. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,082 total housing units, 24.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in McCone County, Montana is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 34.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

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