City · Montana
Plentywood, Montana
Plentywood, city, in Sheridan County, Montana. Plentywood had 1,619 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,669 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,654 (±186). GEOID 3058375.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,619
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,669 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,654 ±186
Median household income
$68,438
±$15,386 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$161,000
±$23,976 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$760
±$68 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
Where is Plentywood and what county is it in?
Plentywood is a city in Sheridan County, Montana. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,230 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 Plentywood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,619 people lived in Plentywood on July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Montana grew 5.6%. The 2020 Census counted 1,669 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,654 (±186).
| Measure | Plentywood | Sheridan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,654 ±186 | 3,669 | no clear change |
| Households | 716 ±71 | 1,476 | −173 |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.21 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 991 ±87 | 2,041 | no clear change |
Plentywood's population since 2000
From 2,061 in 2000 to 1,619 in 2025: down 21.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Plentywood 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 Plentywood?
The median resident of Plentywood is 49.2 years old; 13.5% are under 18 and 26.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.8%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plentywood | Sheridan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 ±3.6 | 43.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.5% ±4.3 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.1% ±4.7 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±3.2 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0% ±2.9 pts | 88.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±2.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±2.4 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±2.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±5.4 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±3.1 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1% ±6.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.2% ±5.5 pts | 26.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2% ±2.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±3.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Plentywood earn?
Half of Plentywood's 716 households earn less than $68,438 a year (±$15,386), against $70,147 in Sheridan County and $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $64,006 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plentywood | Sheridan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,438 ±$15,386 | $70,147 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,799 ±$10,887 | $93,765 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,160 ±$5,146 | $40,043 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% ±6.5 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.1% ±15.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±4.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% ±4.9 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±5.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
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 Plentywood?
Owners occupy 66.9% of Plentywood's occupied homes and renters 33.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,000 by its owner (±$23,976). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 52.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plentywood | Sheridan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,000 ±$23,976 | $124,000 | −$30,742 |
| Median gross rent | $760 ±$68 | $746 | −$130 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.4% ±16.2 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,309 ±$104 | $1,313 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.9% ±8.2 pts | 71.8% | −11.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.1% ±8.2 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Housing units | 991 ±87 | 2,041 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.3% ±13.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±7.6 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±2.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8% ±7.5 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.9% ±4.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 Plentywood building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Plentywood in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Plentywood work and get to work?
63.6% of Plentywood's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 9.7 minutes.
| Measure | Plentywood | Sheridan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±6.0 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.6% ±10.4 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.7% ±6.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.8% ±9.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 10.0% ±6.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 9.7 min ±2.3 | 13.2 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 Plentywood?
No census tract lies mostly in Plentywood; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 902Sheridan County | 2,556 | $67,656 |
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 Plentywood) · Census block assignment files
How does Plentywood compare with other places in Montana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Plentywood is the 8,484th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 45th-most populous of 127 in Montana.
Plentywood ranks 38th 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 | 45th | 127 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 51st | 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st | 93 |
| Median household income | 38th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 31st | 93 |
| Median home value | 82nd | 89 |
| Median gross rent | 66th | 82 |
| Poverty rate | 25th | 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th | 90 |
| Median age | 11th | 93 |
| Owner-occupied share | 49th | 92 |
| Travel time to work | 89th | 93 |
Plentywood's figures with every place in Montana (CSV)
Every place in Montana, sortable · Compare Plentywood 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 Plentywood?
19 of the 57 figures for Plentywood 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 Plentywood 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 Plentywood.