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Teton County, Montana
Teton County, Montana. Teton County had 6,496 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020, slower than Montana (+5.6%). It holds 9 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 30099.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,496
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,226 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,353
Median household income
$70,430
±$7,387 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$264,000
±$22,388 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$730
±$76 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
How many people live in Teton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,226 residents in Teton County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,496 for July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, slower than Montana (+5.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,353 over 2,272 square miles of land.
| Measure | Teton County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,353 | 1,116,875 | +267 |
| Households | 2,469±94 | 458,859 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.09 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,945±35 | 528,419 | no clear change |
Teton County's population since 2000
From 6,445 in 2000 to 6,496 in 2025: up 0.8%. 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 Teton County?
Teton County holds 9 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Choteau with 1,825 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Choteau | 1,721 | $51,632 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 759 | $69,265 |
| Dutton | 303 | $60,987 |
| New Rockport ColonyGEOID 3053500 | 194 | not published |
| PowerGEOID 3059500 | 177 | $75,250 |
| BynumGEOID 3011500 | 28 | $49,375 |
| PendroyGEOID 3056875 | 25 | $83,750 |
| Miller ColonyGEOID 3049750 | 9 | not published |
| Rockport ColonyGEOID 3063590 | 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 Teton County?
The median resident of Teton County is 42.3 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 23.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%.
| Measure | Teton County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.9 | 40.4 | −2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 25.0%±0.6 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.1%±0.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 4.6% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.5%±0.5 pts | 83.6% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8%±2.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±1.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±1.7 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±1.3 pts | 8.6% | −5.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±1.9 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.8%±2.9 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9%±1.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±1.3 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 Teton County earn?
Half of Teton County's 2,469 households earn less than $70,430 a year (±$7,387), against $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $67,688 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Teton County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,430±$7,387 | $72,509 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,258±$6,889 | $98,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,798±$2,405 | $41,711 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4%±3.6 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6%±8.4 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8%±1.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0%±3.1 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 Teton County?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Teton County's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $264,000 by its owner (±$22,388). The median renter pays $730 a month including utilities, and 28.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Teton County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $264,000±$22,388 | $375,800 | +$51,459 |
| Median gross rent | $730±$76 | $1,081 | −$226 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.5%±11.8 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,485±$173 | $1,798 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5%±3.5 pts | 69.2% | +5.6 pts |
| Housing units | 2,945±35 | 528,419 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±4.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.2%±2.8 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6%±2.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.2%±3.6 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 Teton County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Teton County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.3 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 Teton County get to work?
63.3% of Teton County's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes.
| Measure | Teton County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.9%±2.5 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.3%±3.9 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7%±3.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.1%±2.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1%±2.8 pts | 12.5% | +5.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±2.1 | 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 Teton County's census tracts?
Teton County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,049 (Tract 3) to $80,489 (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 Teton County compare with Montana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 56 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 56 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 56 |
| Median household income | 18th of 56 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 56 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 56 |
| Median age | 37th 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 Teton 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.