Carter County, Montana

Carter County, Montana spans more than 3,300 square miles in southeastern Montana and includes two official historical entries in the National Register of Historic Places! One is the First National Bank in Ekalaka, now the Town Office. There are also many historic landscapes, including the Medicine Rocks State Park. Carter County, Montana is the seventh least populated county with 1,415 in 2020.

Carter County, Montana spans more than 3,300 square miles in southeastern Montana and includes two official historical entries in the National Register of Historic Places! One is the First National Bank in Ekalaka, now the Town Office. There are also many historic landscapes, including the Medicine Rocks State Park. Carter County, Montana is the seventh least populated county with 1,415 people in 2020.

Overview for Carter County, Montana, MT

8,441 people live in Carter County, Montana, where the median age is 41.9 and the average individual income is $31,146. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,441

Total Population

41.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,146

Average individual Income

Around Carter County, Montana, MT

There's plenty to do around Carter County, Montana, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

58
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
54
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tongue River Winery, The Farmhouse Cafe, and Spoon Full.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 1.76 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.18 miles 12 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.6 miles 6 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.49 miles 54 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining 1.03 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.45 miles 9 reviews 4.3/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Carter County, Montana, MT

Carter County, Montana has 3,510 households, with an average household size of 2.31. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carter County, Montana do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,441 people call Carter County, Montana home. The population density is 2,510.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,441

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.9

Median Age

49.56 / 50.44%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,510

Total Households

2.31

Average Household Size

$31,146

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Carter County, Montana, MT

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The following schools are within or nearby Carter County, Montana. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
PreK - 2nd
No rating available
PUBLIC
3rd - 6th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
1st - 6th
No rating available
Sacred Heart Elementary School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Trinity Lutheran Classical School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Custer County District High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Highland Park School
PUBLIC
PreK - 2nd
No rating available
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