Population 46,727 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ravalli County
Household size in Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Ravalli County run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Montana overall, where it has 2.44 people. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.6, Ravalli County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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 Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Ravalli County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Ravalli County
Renters in Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ravalli County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.4 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Ravalli County than nationally: 12.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Ravalli County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing. Of Montana's 56 counties, only five have newer homes.
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 Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $771 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $747 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $867 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,131 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$360 | +$487 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ravalli County costs $1,131 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $360 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Ravalli County
Bachelor's degrees in Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Ravalli County than nationally: 29.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other Montana counties, though, Ravalli 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 Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.3% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Ravalli County is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Montana as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Ravalli County
| Period | Ravalli County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ravalli County has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Ravalli 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravalli County | 2.56 | 48.6 | 6.0% | 20.6% | 12.3% | 1988 | $1,131 | 29.0% | 93.4% | 3.0% |
| Granite County | 2.25 | 52.4 | 6.0% | 22.1% | 36.5% | 1981 | $678 | 33.6% | 93.9% | 3.7% |
| Powell County | 2.24 | 45.9 | 5.6% | 27.5% | 16.5% | 1965 | $840 | 20.0% | 93.6% | 2.5% |
| Jefferson County | 2.54 | 45.5 | 6.2% | 15.8% | 6.6% | 1988 | $1,009 | 33.6% | 94.5% | 4.5% |
| Clearwater County | 2.31 | 51.4 | 7.2% | 17.1% | 18.0% | 1977 | $897 | 17.1% | 91.5% | 4.4% |
| Lewis County | 2.30 | 48.4 | 7.5% | 23.6% | 14.0% | 1964 | $757 | 21.2% | 91.4% | 2.2% |
| Broadwater County | 2.79 | 46.0 | 5.1% | 12.2% | 12.8% | 1999 | $1,054 | 27.0% | 92.3% | 2.4% |
| Nez Perce County | 2.45 | 42.2 | 13.1% | 29.6% | 8.5% | 1971 | $1,070 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
| Asotin County | 2.40 | 46.4 | 10.4% | 26.8% | 9.1% | 1976 | $1,133 | 23.9% | 92.2% | 4.8% |
| Garfield County | 2.29 | 47.4 | 2.4% | 23.1% | 15.7% | 1961 | $810 | 31.1% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Columbia County | 2.11 | 49.5 | 9.6% | 22.3% | 15.8% | 1956 | $1,020 | 23.9% | 89.1% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Cheatham County, TN · Wasatch County, UT · Warren County, VA · Warren County, TN · Warren County, MS · Warren County, IA · Coffee County, AL · Chippewa County, MI · Chilton County, AL · Chesterfield County, SC
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 Ravalli 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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