Population 10,526 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Roosevelt County
Household size in Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.14 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.44 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.51 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.51 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.37 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Roosevelt County are large by national standards, averaging 3.51 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.14, even as the national average fell. No other Montana county has larger households.
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 Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.2 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.7 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Roosevelt County is young: half of its residents are under 30.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 32.3, even as the national median rose. Roosevelt County has the youngest population of any Montana county.
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 Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Roosevelt County (19.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of Montana's 56 counties, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Roosevelt County
Renters in Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Roosevelt County rent their homes (33.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. About three-quarters of owners (75.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the east. The renter share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, 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 Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Roosevelt County: 23.9% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.1 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 Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Roosevelt County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $486 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $422 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $508 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $673 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$187 | +$487 | +$606 |
The median renter in Roosevelt County pays $673 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $187 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
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 Roosevelt County
Bachelor's degrees in Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Roosevelt County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
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 Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Roosevelt County is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Montana overall (94.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, 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 Roosevelt County
| Period | Roosevelt County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Roosevelt County: 11.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Few Montana counties have higher unemployment: only three of 56. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Roosevelt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt County | 3.51 | 30.7 | 19.0% | 33.4% | 23.9% | 1973 | $673 | 21.2% | 91.6% | 11.5% |
| Richland County | 2.58 | 38.7 | 9.5% | 32.9% | 20.6% | 1980 | $908 | 22.2% | 95.3% | 3.1% |
| Valley County | 2.59 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 21.5% | 26.5% | 1966 | $785 | 26.0% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| Williams County | 2.64 | 33.2 | 10.2% | 47.0% | 26.2% | 1992 | $1,083 | 23.2% | 92.9% | 4.3% |
| McKenzie County | 2.48 | 33.4 | 11.6% | 46.6% | 20.7% | 2005 | $1,471 | 17.9% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Phillips County | 2.35 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 26.5% | 21.8% | 1974 | $538 | 25.0% | 95.1% | 1.7% |
| Mountrail County | 2.44 | 35.4 | 13.1% | 38.5% | 23.2% | 1997 | $1,050 | 23.4% | 89.0% | 1.1% |
| Blaine County | 3.12 | 36.2 | 19.9% | 34.3% | 18.8% | 1968 | $701 | 23.1% | 90.5% | 15.2% |
| Ward County | 2.45 | 36.0 | 9.3% | 39.2% | 12.6% | 1987 | $1,073 | 30.0% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| McHenry County | 2.33 | 44.2 | 5.3% | 18.6% | 19.9% | 1967 | $748 | 20.5% | 91.2% | 3.9% |
| Hill County | 2.62 | 35.7 | 14.7% | 33.9% | 15.6% | 1971 | $840 | 24.1% | 90.3% | 4.7% |
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 Roosevelt 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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