Chouteau County Montana: Encyclopedia II - Chouteau County Montana - Demographics

Chouteau County Montana - Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 5,970 people, 2,226 households, and 1,613 families residing in the county. The population density is 1/km² (2/mi²). There are 2,776 housing units at an average density of 0/km² (1/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 84.00% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 14.62% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,226 households out of which 34.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% are married couples living together, 8.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% are non-families. 24.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.11.

In the county the population is spread out with 28.80% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 100.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $29,150, and the median income for a family is $32,399. Males have a median income of $22,080 versus $19,318 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,851. 20.50% of the population and 16.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.30% of those under the age of 18 and 8.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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