County · Montana
Roosevelt County, Montana
Roosevelt County, Montana. Roosevelt County had 10,242 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.2% since 2020, while Montana grew 5.6%. It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 30085.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,242
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,794 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,526
Median household income
$57,063
±$3,866 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$118,800
±$11,921 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$705
±$70 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
How many people live in Roosevelt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,794 residents in Roosevelt County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,242 for July 1, 2025, down 5.2% since 2020, while Montana grew 5.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,526 over 2,355 square miles of land.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,526 | 1,116,875 | −649 |
| Households | 3,091±89 | 458,859 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.32±0.10 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,066±21 | 528,419 | −68 |
Roosevelt County's population since 2000
From 10,620 in 2000 to 10,242 in 2025: down 3.6%. 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 Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Wolf Point with 2,531 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wolf Point | 2,517 | $52,868 |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 758 | $43,438 |
| Culbertson | 753 | $101,136 |
| BrocktonGEOID 3010000 | 358 | not published |
| BainvilleGEOID 3003400 | 271 | $92,917 |
| Froid | 195 | $72,000 |
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 Roosevelt County?
The median resident of Roosevelt County is 30.9 years old; 32.9% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 55.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 32.4%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9±0.5 | 40.4 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 32.9%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2%±0.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 4.6% | −1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.4%±0.3 pts | 83.6% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 55.6%±1.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0%±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | −0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±2.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 25.2%±3.3 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±2.1 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.2%±2.7 pts | 35.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.2 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 Roosevelt County earn?
Half of Roosevelt County's 3,091 households earn less than $57,063 a year (±$3,866), against $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $53,159 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,063±$3,866 | $72,509 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,514±$4,165 | $98,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,459±$1,430 | $41,711 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.4%±4.0 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.5%±6.6 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7%±3.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.1%±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 Roosevelt County?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Roosevelt County's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,800 by its owner (±$11,921). The median renter pays $705 a month including utilities, and 30.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,800±$11,921 | $375,800 | −$19,530 |
| Median gross rent | $705±$70 | $1,081 | +$166 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.3%±7.5 pts | 35.5% | +11.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,548±$149 | $1,798 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6%±3.1 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,066±21 | 528,419 | −68 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±2.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.3%±2.9 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.6%±2.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4%±2.3 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 Roosevelt County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County get to work?
76.4% of Roosevelt County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.8%.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1%±3.4 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8%±3.2 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±3.5 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±2.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 8.3%±2.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min±1.5 | 19.1 min | +4.3 min |
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 Roosevelt County's census tracts?
Roosevelt County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,786 (Tract 9400.02) to $95,357 (Tract 801).
| Tract 80130085080100 | 1,872±213 | $95,357 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9400.0130085940001 | 4,519±381 | $55,316 |
| Tract 9400.0230085940002 | 4,135±376 | $46,786 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Roosevelt County compare with Montana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 56 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 55th of 56 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 56 |
| Median household income | 46th of 56 |
| Median home value | 55th of 56 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th of 56 |
| Median age | 56th 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
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