Meagher County, Montana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 45th-largest in Montana
The population of Meagher County, Montana is 1,979 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 45th-largest county in Montana. The median household income is $56,215, the median home value is $244,400, and the median age is 59.9.
The population of Meagher County has grown 10.0% since 2010 (1,878 → 2,065), a +0.68% annualized rate.
1,979
Population
+0.68%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$56,215
Median Income
$244,400
Median Home Value
Meagher County covers 2,392 sq mi of land at 0.8 people per square mile.
About Meagher County, MT
Age is the most distinctive thing about Meagher County: a median age of 59.9, older than the national median. With 1,979 residents, Meagher County is a county in Montana. It ranks #45 among counties in Montana by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,215, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 16.1%, above the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $244,400, with typical rent around $871.
About 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. An unusually large 14.7% of workers are remote, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Meagher County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Meagher County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Meagher County had a population of 1,878 in 2010 and 2,065 in 2024, a 10.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,065 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.70%.
2,065
Population (2024)
1,878
Population (2010)
2,065
Peak (2024)
0.70%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,878 |
| 2011 | 1,878 |
| 2012 | 1,887 |
| 2013 | 1,905 |
| 2014 | 1,857 |
| 2015 | 1,822 |
| 2016 | 1,851 |
| 2017 | 1,856 |
| 2018 | 1,847 |
| 2019 | 1,841 |
| 2020 | 1,924 |
| 2021 | 1,963 |
| 2022 | 2,025 |
| 2023 | 2,057 |
| 2024 | 2,065 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
59.9
Median Age
46.4%
Female
53.6%
Male
34.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 8.2% · Seniors (65+): 34.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,215$-13,707 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,368 |
| Per-capita income | $34,766 |
| Poverty rate | 16.1%+9.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Meagher County is agriculture, accounting for 22.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.0%
Carpool
76.4%
Public transit
14.7%
Work from home
25.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$244,400$-93,700 vs state
Median home value
$871
Median rent
82.4%
Homeownership rate
1,460
Total housing units
61.4%
Occupied
38.6%
Vacant
17.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.7%
With health insurance
88.9%
With broadband internet
46.6%
Foreign-born
11.5%
Veterans (18+)
20.7%
With a disability
98.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.5%
High School+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meagher County, Montana has a population of 1,979 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 45th-largest county in Montana. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Meagher County has grown 10.0% since 2010 (1,878 → 2,065), a +0.68% annualized rate.
The median household income in Meagher County, Montana is $56,215, with mean (average) household income of $74,368 and per-capita income of $34,766. 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Meagher County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Meagher County, Montana is 59.9 years. Residents are 46.4% female and 53.6% male.
The median home value in Meagher County is $244,400 and median monthly rent is $871. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,460 total housing units, 38.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Meagher County, Montana is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 22.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.1%.
Billings is among the largest cities associated with Meagher County, Montana, with a population of 118,321.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.