Population 2,071 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Judith Basin County
Household size in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Judith Basin County is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Compared with other Montana counties, Judith Basin County has smaller households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.0 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Judith Basin County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 52.2, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in Judith Basin County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Judith Basin County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Montana counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Judith Basin County
Renters in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Judith Basin County rent their homes (27.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over seven in ten owners (72.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Judith Basin County: 27.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Judith Basin County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Montana counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 |
Judith Basin County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $396 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $534 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $588 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $497 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$101 | +$487 | +$606 |
Rent in Judith Basin County runs $497 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 15.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. No other Montana county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Judith Basin County
Bachelor's degrees in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Judith Basin County (31.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Montana counties, though, Judith Basin County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Judith Basin County is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Montana as a whole (94.6%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Judith Basin County
| Period | Judith Basin County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.1% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Judith Basin County has been strong: just 0.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of Montana's 56 counties have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Judith Basin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Basin County | 2.25 | 46.2 | 5.6% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 1967 | $497 | 31.1% | 92.9% | 0.1% |
| Fergus County | 2.17 | 44.9 | 9.6% | 36.6% | 12.1% | 1969 | $940 | 23.8% | 95.2% | 4.2% |
| Meagher County | 2.15 | 53.5 | 0.8% | 24.6% | 36.3% | 1974 | $1,244 | 30.7% | 91.9% | 0.3% |
| Cascade County | 2.37 | 40.5 | 10.3% | 31.5% | 10.3% | 1971 | $1,089 | 28.5% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| Petroleum County | 2.02 | 51.6 | 3.2% | 27.1% | 28.9% | 1983 | $800 | 30.8% | 98.9% | 0.0% |
| Lewis and Clark County | 2.40 | 42.2 | 9.0% | 29.9% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,193 | 42.7% | 95.0% | 3.3% |
| Garfield County | 2.50 | 43.3 | 3.0% | 27.8% | 40.8% | 1978 | $725 | 21.0% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Missoula County | 2.29 | 38.5 | 8.7% | 41.2% | 8.0% | 1984 | $1,331 | 47.0% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| McCone County | 2.07 | 51.5 | 1.6% | 10.2% | 25.4% | 1964 | $552 | 23.5% | 97.7% | 1.8% |
| Mineral County | 2.30 | 50.8 | 8.8% | 18.9% | 15.6% | 1985 | $814 | 25.8% | 92.6% | 3.2% |
| Prairie County | 2.24 | 57.8 | 6.6% | 16.1% | 20.7% | 1957 | $627 | 26.9% | 96.5% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Judith Basin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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