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Population Review

Roosevelt County, Montana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Montana

The population of Roosevelt County, Montana is 10,665 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Montana. The median household income is $53,125, the median home value is $119,400, and the median age is 30.5.

The population of Roosevelt County has declined 2.4% since 2010 (10,444 → 10,197), a -0.17% annualized rate.

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

10,665

Population

-0.17%

Annual growth

5

People / sq mi

$53,125

Median Income

$119,400

Median Home Value

Roosevelt County covers 2,355 sq mi of land at 4.5 people per square mile.

About Roosevelt County, MT

Roosevelt County is a county in Montana with a population of 10,665. It ranks #21 among counties in Montana by population. The median age is 30.5, younger than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in Roosevelt County is $53,125, below the US median of $74,580. 25.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $119,400, with monthly rent averaging $707. The homeownership rate of 68.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Roosevelt County reflects 19.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.0 minutes each way.

Roosevelt County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Roosevelt County had a population of 10,444 in 2010 and 10,197 in 2024, a -2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,416 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.16%.

2015 · 11K20102024

10,197

Population (2024)

10,444

Population (2010)

11,416

Peak (2015)

-0.16%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,444
201110,496
201210,854
201311,087
201411,283
201511,416
201611,223
201711,156
201811,084
201911,027
202010,802
202110,788
202210,514
202310,327
202410,197

Race & Ethnicity

White33.2%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)64.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

30.5

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

11.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.4%
5–9
10.6%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
8.9%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
13.7%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
9.1%
55–59
5.5%
60–64
5.8%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
2.9%
85+
1.3%

Children (under 15): 27.4% · Seniors (65+): 11.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$53,125$-16,797 vs state
Mean household income$64,512
Per-capita income$21,143
Poverty rate25.4%+18.3% vs state
Unemployment rate4.5%
Employment-to-population48.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
27.8%
Public administration
17.9%
Agriculture
10.3%
Retail trade
6.7%
Education & health care
6.2%
Construction
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
3.0%

The largest employment sector in Roosevelt County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

7.6%

Carpool

79.2%

Public transit

3.1%

Work from home

19.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$119,400$-218,700 vs state

Median home value

$707

Median rent

68.6%

Homeownership rate

4,058

Total housing units

73.6%

Occupied

26.4%

Vacant

31.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

70.4%

With health insurance

77.3%

With broadband internet

19.3%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

13.7%

With a disability

98.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.8%

High School+

19.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roosevelt County, Montana has a population of 10,665 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Montana. Population density is 5 people per square mile.

The population of Roosevelt County has declined 2.4% since 2010 (10,444 → 10,197), a -0.17% annualized rate.

The median household income in Roosevelt County, Montana is $53,125, with mean (average) household income of $64,512 and per-capita income of $21,143. 25.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Roosevelt County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.3%), White (33.2%), Asian (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Roosevelt County, Montana is 30.5 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in Roosevelt County is $119,400 and median monthly rent is $707. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,058 total housing units, 26.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Roosevelt County, Montana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.