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Glacier County, Montana
Glacier County, Montana. Glacier County had 13,463 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020, while Montana grew 5.6%. It holds 18 places (1 city, village or borough and 17 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 30035.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,463
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,778 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,637
Median household income
$46,875
±$11,273 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$165,100
±$13,645 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$548
±$107 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
How many people live in Glacier County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,778 residents in Glacier County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,463 for July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Montana grew 5.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,637 over 2,995 square miles of land.
| Measure | Glacier County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,637 | 1,116,875 | −95 |
| Households | 4,291±173 | 458,859 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.04±0.12 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,350±38 | 528,419 | no clear change |
Glacier County's population since 2000
From 13,247 in 2000 to 13,463 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Glacier County?
Glacier County holds 18 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 17 census-designated places. The largest is Cut Bank with 2,976 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cut Bank | 3,056 | $49,432 |
|---|---|---|
| North Browning | 2,653 | $37,155 |
| South Browning | 1,970 | not published |
| Browning | 1,018 | $34,250 |
| East Glacier Park Village | 354 | $53,182 |
| Starr SchoolGEOID 3070825 | 267 | $72,596 |
| Little BrowningGEOID 3043835 | 218 | $26,563 |
| BabbGEOID 3003250 | 130 | not published |
| BlackfootGEOID 3007300 | 109 | not published |
| Santa RitaGEOID 3066250 | 107 | not published |
| Glacier ColonyGEOID 3030925 | 102 | not published |
| Hidden Lake ColonyGEOID 3036055 | 99 | not published |
| Glendale ColonyGEOID 3031418 | 97 | not published |
| St. MaryGEOID 3065425 | 54 | not published |
| Horizon ColonyGEOID 3037710 | 13 | not published |
| Big Sky ColonyGEOID 3006410 | 0 | not published |
| Seville ColonyGEOID 3067192 | 0 | not published |
| Zenith ColonyGEOID 3082635 | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Glacier County?
The median resident of Glacier County is 33.4 years old; 30.3% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 63.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.5%.
| Measure | Glacier County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4±0.6 | 40.4 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 30.3%±0.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.2%±0.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 4.6% | −0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.5%±0.3 pts | 83.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 63.4%±1.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.1%±3.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±2.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 23.6%±3.3 pts | 8.6% | −14.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0%±3.9 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5%±2.9 pts | 35.2% | −4.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Glacier County earn?
Half of Glacier County's 4,291 households earn less than $46,875 a year (±$11,273), against $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $44,360 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glacier County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,875±$11,273 | $72,509 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,150±$6,864 | $98,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,240±$1,986 | $41,711 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.1%±3.9 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.2%±6.1 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.8%±4.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0%±3.3 pts | 89.4% | – |
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 Glacier County?
Owners occupy 63.7% of Glacier County's occupied homes and renters 36.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,100 by its owner (±$13,645). The median renter pays $548 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glacier County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,100±$13,645 | $375,800 | +$32,554 |
| Median gross rent | $548±$107 | $1,081 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6%±8.5 pts | 35.5% | +12.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,182±$97 | $1,798 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.7%±4.7 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,350±38 | 528,419 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±1.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.7%±3.3 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.1%±2.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.4%±2.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
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 Glacier County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Glacier County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Glacier County get to work?
64.4% of Glacier County's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.0%.
| Measure | Glacier County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.5%±4.1 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0%±3.0 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.4%±4.9 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.9%±3.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.1%±3.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5%±3.9 pts | 12.5% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.7 min±1.2 | 19.1 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 are Glacier County's census tracts?
Glacier County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,396 (Tract 9402) to $64,044 (Tract 9760).
| Tract 940230035940200 | 5,572±385 | $34,396 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 940430035940400 | 3,859±404 | $57,386 |
| Tract 976030035976000 | 4,106±390 | $64,044 |
| Tract 980030035980000 | 100±51 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Glacier County compare with Montana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 56 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 56 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 56 |
| Median household income | 56th of 56 |
| Median home value | 51st of 56 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 56 |
| Median age | 54th of 56 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Glacier County 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' school search.