Yellowstone County, MT

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2022 Population

165,524

1.18% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

38.4

0.26% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

10.7%

2.16% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$72,300

10.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$289,300

14% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

84,122

2.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Yellowstone County, MT had a population of 166k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $72,300. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Yellowstone County, MT grew from 163,593 to 165,524, a 1.18% increase and its median household income grew from $65,656 to $72,300, a 10.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yellowstone County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.85%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.11%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.46%).

None of the households in Yellowstone County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Yellowstone County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yellowstone County, MT are Montana State University Billings (795 degrees awarded in 2022) and Rocky Mountain College (274 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Yellowstone County, MT was $289,300, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

Most people in Yellowstone County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Yellowstone County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Yellowstone County, MT borders Big Horn County, MT, Carbon County, MT, Golden Valley County, MT, Musselshell County, MT, Rosebud County, MT, Stillwater County, MT, and Treasure County, MT.

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Population & Diversity

Yellowstone County, MT is home to a population of 166k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.81% of Yellowstone County, MT residents were born outside of the country (3k people).

In 2022, there were 21.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in Yellowstone County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.97k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.1% of Yellowstone County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Yellowstone County, MT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Yellowstone County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yellowstone County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
140k ± 932
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.37k ± 622
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
5.97k ± 564

6.2%

Hispanic Population

10.3k people

6.2% of the people in Yellowstone County, MT are hispanic (10.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yellowstone County, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

1.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3k people

1.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.12k people

As of 2022, 1.81% of Yellowstone County, MT residents (3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Yellowstone County, MT was 1.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Yellowstone County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,844 ± 480
Gulf War (2001-)
2,658 ± 433
Gulf War (1990s)
2,050 ± 433

Yellowstone County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yellowstone County, MT employs 84.1k people. The largest industries in Yellowstone County, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,819 people), Retail Trade (11,033 people), and Construction (6,626 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,475), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,750), and Utilities ($88,068).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

84.1k

2022 Value

± 2,498

2.31%

1 Year growth

± 4.02%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Yellowstone County, MT grew at a rate of 2.31%, from 82.2k employees to 84.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yellowstone County, MT, are Sales & Related Occupations (9,537 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,830 people), and Management Occupations (8,528 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yellowstone County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

84.1k

2022 Value

± 2,498

2.31%

1 Year growth

± 4.02%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Yellowstone County, MT grew at a rate of 2.31%, from 82.2k employees to 84.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yellowstone County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,819 people), Retail Trade (11,033 people), and Construction (6,626 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yellowstone County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Yellowstone County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,966

Median earning men ± $2,012

$35,639

Median earning women ± $1,185

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($73,364), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,216), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,388).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($52,326), Wholesale Trade ($50,938), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,104).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

545
Construction
372
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
344
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$960k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$416k
Retail Trade
$401k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Yellowstone County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.83%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.83%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Yellowstone County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Yellowstone County, MT awarded 1,069 degrees. The student population of Yellowstone County, MT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,925 male students and 3,186 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yellowstone County, MT are White (843 and 80.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (66 and 6.3%), Two or More Races (49 and 4.68%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (37 and 3.53%).

The largest universities in Yellowstone County, MT by number of degrees awarded are Montana State University Billings (795 and 74.4%) and Rocky Mountain College (274 and 25.6%).

The most popular majors in Yellowstone County, MT are General Business (126 and 11.8%), Registered Nursing (58 and 5.43%), and Physician Assistant (57 and 5.33%).

The median tuition costs in Yellowstone County, MT are $31,342 for private four year colleges, and $4,620 and $18,209 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Yellowstone County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,111 (37.7% men and 62.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,111 students enrolled in Yellowstone County, MT, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,960 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
43 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
40 degrees awarded
General Business
123 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yellowstone County, MT was General Psychology with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Yellowstone County, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Montana State University Billings
795 degrees awarded
Rocky Mountain College
274 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montana State University Billings with 795 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 378 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yellowstone County, MT, which is 0.547 times less than the 691 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 843 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 66 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,342) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,578) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,540) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yellowstone County, MT was $289,300 in 2022, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $253,700 to $289,300, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Yellowstone County, MT is 69.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Yellowstone County, MT have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yellowstone County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yellowstone County, MT is $72,300. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Yellowstone County, MT was Census Tract 18.01 with a value of $152,902, followed by Census Tract 13 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $102,802 and $100,600.

In 2023, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yellowstone County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.7%.

Housing

Property

$289,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,570

$47,210

Median Property Taxes

±$1,758

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Yellowstone County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Yellowstone County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.5%

Homeownership

2022

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 69.5% of the housing units in Yellowstone County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yellowstone County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 18.01
Census Tract 13
Census Tract 6

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yellowstone County, MT was Census Tract 18.01 with a value of $152,902, followed by Census Tract 13 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $102,802 and $100,600.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Yellowstone County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,300

Median Household Income

± $2,616

67.9k

Number of Households

± 2,120

In 2022, the median household income of the 67.9k households in Yellowstone County, MT grew to $72,300 from the previous year's value of $65,656.

The following chart displays the households in Yellowstone County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Yellowstone County, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (9.95%)
Worked At Home (7.12%)

In 2022, 78.6% of workers in Yellowstone County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.95%) and those who worked at home (7.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yellowstone County, MT have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Yellowstone County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yellowstone County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Yellowstone County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yellowstone County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yellowstone County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yellowstone County, MT (17.4k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yellowstone County, MT is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13% of the children was living in poverty in Yellowstone County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Yellowstone County, MT has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yellowstone County, MT see 896 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.48% decrease from the previous year (938 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 961 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

896 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yellowstone County, MT

Primary care physicians in Yellowstone County, MT see an average of 896 patients per year. This represents a 4.48% decrease from the previous year (938 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Yellowstone County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.22%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yellowstone County, MT grew by 2.74% from 6.06% to 6.22%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Yellowstone County, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.2 in Yellowstone County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Yellowstone County, MT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.6% in Yellowstone County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Yellowstone County, MT.