City · Montana
Choteau, Montana
Choteau, city, in Teton County, Montana. Choteau had 1,825 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,721 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,479 (±226). GEOID 3014650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,825
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,721 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,479 ±226
Median household income
$51,632
±$18,985 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$206,000
±$32,172 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$697
±$44 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
Where is Choteau and what county is it in?
Choteau is a city in Teton County, Montana. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,183 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Choteau, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,825 people lived in Choteau on July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, in line with Montana (+5.6%). The 2020 Census counted 1,721 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,479 (±226).
| Measure | Choteau | Teton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,479 ±226 | 6,353 | −350 |
| Households | 705 ±97 | 2,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.95 ±0.21 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 808 ±98 | 2,945 | no clear change |
Choteau's population since 2000
From 1,781 in 2000 to 1,825 in 2025: up 2.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Choteau as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Choteau?
The median resident of Choteau is 49.3 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 29.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%.
| Measure | Choteau | Teton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 ±10.1 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% ±6.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.6% ±6.0 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±5.5 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8% ±4.1 pts | 91.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1% ±4.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±3.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±5.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9% ±4.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.5% ±6.6 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3% ±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.6% ±6.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±2.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Choteau earn?
Half of Choteau's 705 households earn less than $51,632 a year (±$18,985), against $70,430 in Teton County and $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $55,917 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Choteau | Teton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,632 ±$18,985 | $70,430 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,024 ±$8,478 | $83,258 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,837 ±$4,543 | $32,798 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 13.4% | −8.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±11.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±2.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±5.2 pts | 85.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Choteau?
Owners occupy 63.8% of Choteau's occupied homes and renters 36.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $206,000 by its owner (±$32,172). The median renter pays $697 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Choteau | Teton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $206,000 ±$32,172 | $264,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $697 ±$44 | $730 | −$260 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±21.1 pts | 28.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,187 ±$66 | $1,485 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.8% ±8.6 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.2% ±8.6 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Housing units | 808 ±98 | 2,945 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±7.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9% ±6.7 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% ±4.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.5% ±8.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±6.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Choteau building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Choteau in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 4.6 across Montana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Choteau work and get to work?
72.6% of Choteau's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.3 minutes.
| Measure | Choteau | Teton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6% ±5.6 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.6% ±9.3 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±4.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±3.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 6.5% ±4.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6% ±5.2 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.3 min ±4.1 | 21.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Choteau?
No census tract lies mostly in Choteau; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3Teton County | 2,404 | $52,049 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Choteau) · Census block assignment files
How does Choteau compare with other places in Montana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Choteau is the 7,999th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 41st-most populous of 127 in Montana.
Choteau ranks 73rd of 90 places in Montana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 41st | 127 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 25th | 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd | 93 |
| Median household income | 73rd | 90 |
| Per capita income | 64th | 93 |
| Median home value | 68th | 89 |
| Median gross rent | 70th | 82 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd | 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th | 90 |
| Median age | 10th | 93 |
| Owner-occupied share | 58th | 92 |
| Work from home | 29th | 46 |
| Travel time to work | 46th | 93 |
Choteau's figures with every place in Montana (CSV)
Every place in Montana, sortable · Compare Choteau with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Choteau?
19 of the 57 figures for Choteau on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Choteau are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Choteau.