County · Montana
Park County, Montana
Park County, Montana. Park County had 18,214 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020, in line with Montana (+5.6%). It holds 14 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 30067.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,214
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,191 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,710
Median household income
$70,047
±$6,130 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$467,500
±$21,633 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$976
±$84 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
How many people live in Park County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,191 residents in Park County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,214 for July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, in line with Montana (+5.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,710 over 2,802 square miles of land.
| Measure | Park County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,710 | 1,116,875 | +1,358 |
| Households | 8,366±218 | 458,859 | +584 |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.05 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,635±42 | 528,419 | no clear change |
Park County's population since 2000
From 15,694 in 2000 to 18,214 in 2025: up 16.1%. 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 Park County?
Park County holds 14 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is Livingston with 9,290 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Livingston | 8,040 | $65,861 |
|---|---|---|
| GardinerGEOID 3029950 | 833 | $60,598 |
| Pray | 790 | $96,250 |
| EmigrantGEOID 3024325 | 465 | $62,863 |
| Clyde Park | 332 | $62,917 |
| WineglassGEOID 3080975 | 280 | $116,114 |
| South GlastonburyGEOID 3069713 | 277 | $68,516 |
| Wilsall | 197 | $56,250 |
| Corwin SpringsGEOID 3017800 | 101 | $48,244 |
| Pine CreekGEOID 3057550 | 80 | $87,500 |
| Cooke CityGEOID 3017350 | 77 | $49,583 |
| JardineGEOID 3039175 | 47 | not published |
| SpringdaleGEOID 3070150 | 40 | not published |
| Silver GateGEOID 3068425 | 19 | 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 Park County?
The median resident of Park County is 46.0 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 24.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Park County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0±0.4 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9%±0.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.6%±0.4 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 4.6% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.9%±1.0 pts | 83.6% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2%±1.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±1.8 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1%±1.9 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5%±1.0 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.8%±3.4 pts | 35.2% | +8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0%±2.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5%±1.8 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 Park County earn?
Half of Park County's 8,366 households earn less than $70,047 a year (±$6,130), against $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $65,310 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Park County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,047±$6,130 | $72,509 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,941±$7,152 | $98,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,469±$3,479 | $41,711 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±2.7 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5%±7.4 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0%±1.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±1.7 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 Park County?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Park County's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $467,500 by its owner (±$21,633). The median renter pays $976 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Park County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $467,500±$21,633 | $375,800 | +$133,613 |
| Median gross rent | $976±$84 | $1,081 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3%±7.1 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,828±$157 | $1,798 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4%±3.9 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,635±42 | 528,419 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5%±3.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.3%±3.2 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.9%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.3%±3.1 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 Park County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Park 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 Park County get to work?
65.6% of Park County's workers drive alone and 17.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Park County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3%±2.0 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.4 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.6%±4.4 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±2.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.0%±3.2 pts | 12.5% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±2.5 | 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 Park County's census tracts?
Park County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,365 (Tract 5) to $97,273 (Tract 2).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Park County compare with Montana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 56 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 56 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 56 |
| Median household income | 21st of 56 |
| Median home value | 6th of 56 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 56 |
| Median age | 24th 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 Park 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.