Powell County, Montana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 30th-largest in Montana
The population of Powell County, Montana is 7,029 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest county in Montana. The median household income is $63,432, the median home value is $255,700, and the median age is 43.3.
The population of Powell County has grown 1.4% since 2010 (7,019 → 7,120), a +0.10% annualized rate.
7,029
Population
+0.10%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$63,432
Median Income
$255,700
Median Home Value
Powell County covers 2,326 sq mi of land at 3.0 people per square mile.
About Powell County, MT
The poverty rate is what most separates Powell County from the typical county: 1.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Powell County is a county in Montana with a population of 7,029. It ranks #30 among counties in Montana by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $63,432 — below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 1.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $255,700, with typical rent around $770.
19.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.5%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Powell County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Powell County had a population of 7,019 in 2010 and 7,120 in 2024, a 1.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,122 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.11%.
7,120
Population (2024)
7,019
Population (2010)
7,122
Peak (2023)
0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,019 |
| 2011 | 7,084 |
| 2012 | 7,078 |
| 2013 | 6,953 |
| 2014 | 6,876 |
| 2015 | 6,793 |
| 2016 | 6,837 |
| 2017 | 6,785 |
| 2018 | 6,920 |
| 2019 | 6,854 |
| 2020 | 6,938 |
| 2021 | 7,023 |
| 2022 | 7,063 |
| 2023 | 7,122 |
| 2024 | 7,120 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.3
Median Age
36.2%
Female
63.8%
Male
20.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.1% · Seniors (65+): 20.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,432$-6,490 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,486 |
| Per-capita income | $30,316 |
| Poverty rate | 1.8%-5.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 40.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Powell County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
4.3%
Carpool
75.6%
Public transit
7.5%
Work from home
18.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$255,700$-82,400 vs state
Median home value
$770
Median rent
69.5%
Homeownership rate
2,969
Total housing units
79.1%
Occupied
20.9%
Vacant
30.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.4%
With health insurance
86.5%
With broadband internet
40.7%
Foreign-born
13.2%
Veterans (18+)
22.6%
With a disability
96.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.1%
High School+
19.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Powell County, Montana has a population of 7,029 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest county in Montana. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Powell County has grown 1.4% since 2010 (7,019 → 7,120), a +0.10% annualized rate.
The median household income in Powell County, Montana is $63,432, with mean (average) household income of $80,486 and per-capita income of $30,316. 1.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Powell County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.1%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%), Black or African American (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Powell County, Montana is 43.3 years. Residents are 36.2% female and 63.8% male.
The median home value in Powell County is $255,700 and median monthly rent is $770. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,969 total housing units, 20.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Powell County, Montana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Billings is among the largest cities associated with Powell 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.