Population 8,165 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rosebud County
Household size in Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Rosebud County average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Montana as a whole, where it has 2.44 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.95, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Rosebud County are younger than 38.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Montana as a whole, where the median age is 41.5. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.7, as it has nationally.
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 Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Rosebud County: 15.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of Montana's 56 counties 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 Rosebud County
Renters in Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Rosebud County is about as common as it is nationally: 36.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Montana as a whole (30.8%). About two-thirds of owners (67.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rosebud County: 19.1% 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 edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Rosebud County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $501 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $571 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $656 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $768 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$487 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rosebud County pays $768 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $266 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 Rosebud County
Bachelor's degrees in Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rosebud County: 19.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only five of Montana's 56 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rosebud County is close to the national rate: 90.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Montana as a whole (94.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 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 Rosebud County
| Period | Rosebud County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Rosebud County: 11.6% 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 two of 56. 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).
Rosebud 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud County | 2.71 | 38.6 | 15.5% | 36.4% | 19.1% | 1975 | $768 | 19.9% | 90.0% | 11.6% |
| Treasure County | 2.03 | 52.0 | 5.8% | 31.7% | 21.7% | 1972 | $850 | 37.5% | 95.0% | 1.0% |
| Big Horn County | 3.47 | 33.2 | 20.2% | 33.3% | 14.4% | 1975 | $599 | 17.3% | 89.4% | 14.6% |
| Custer County | 2.32 | 43.8 | 8.8% | 30.1% | 14.2% | 1963 | $837 | 27.5% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
| Powder River County | 2.48 | 47.2 | 9.2% | 21.2% | 27.0% | 1976 | $593 | 25.4% | 90.3% | 0.8% |
| Yellowstone County | 2.42 | 39.4 | 10.1% | 30.4% | 7.0% | 1983 | $1,287 | 33.6% | 95.4% | 3.4% |
| Musselshell County | 2.37 | 49.9 | 5.8% | 14.9% | 19.1% | 1971 | $1,481 | 21.9% | 89.4% | 8.3% |
| Carter County | 2.14 | 57.0 | 1.9% | 37.8% | 27.7% | 1976 | $773 | 20.7% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| Fallon County | 2.35 | 37.0 | 6.7% | 30.6% | 20.7% | 1982 | $806 | 17.5% | 99.6% | 0.0% |
| Golden Valley County | 2.32 | 50.9 | 3.5% | 18.9% | 22.0% | 1974 | $783 | 20.9% | 86.5% | 1.5% |
| Stillwater County | 2.43 | 46.6 | 5.0% | 17.1% | 15.5% | 1986 | $1,036 | 31.9% | 95.4% | 3.0% |
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 Rosebud 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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