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Carter County

State:
Montana
County Seat:
Ekalaka

Carter County's estimated 2025 population is 1,448 with a growth rate of 1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 50th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 1,159 and has seen a growth of 24.94% since that time.

1,448
Total Population
0
Population Density (mi²)
50
Population Rank (State)
15 1.05%
Annual Population Growth

Carter County Population

Carter County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Carter County includes 92.21% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,25592.21%
Two or more races805.88%
Other race151.1%
Native American100.73%
Black or African American10.07%

Carter County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Carter County's average per capita income is $33,482. Household income levels show a median of $52,171. The poverty rate stands at 13.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$64,348-
Families$63,924$79,600
Households$52,171$64,908
Non Families$28,846$41,151

$33,482

Average Income

$52,171

Median Household Income

13.75%

Poverty Rate