U.S. County · Profile

Yellowstone County

170.8KTotal Population
65Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+32.08%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Yellowstone County has a population of 170,843 as of 2023. It is located in Montana.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Yellowstone County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.5%149,488
Hispanic or Latino6.2%10,592
Two or More Races5.3%9,055
American Indian/Alaska Native3.9%6,663
Some Other Race1.6%2,733
Black or African American0.8%1,367
Asian0.8%1,367
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%171

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Yellowstone County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$72,300
3.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$40,978
6.9% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.7%
7.0% below national average
Median Age
38.4 years

Income & Poverty

$72,300Median Household Income
$40,978Per Capita Income
10.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$72,300$98,192
Families$92,083$120,745
Married-couple Families$92,083$103,133
Nonfamily Households$43,067$46,512

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Yellowstone County, Montana.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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