Dawson County, MT

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2021 Population

9,003

2.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.1

1.44% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.03%

21.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,684

11.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$152,700

2021 Employed Population

4,663

0.299% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dawson County, MT had a population of 9k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $57,684. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dawson County, MT grew from 8,824 to 9,003, a 2.03% increase and its median household income grew from $51,681 to $57,684, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dawson County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.69%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.989%).

None of the households in Dawson County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Dawson County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dawson County, MT are Dawson Community College (74 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Dawson County, MT was $152,700, and the homeownership rate was 70%.

Most people in Dawson County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Dawson County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Dawson County, MT borders McCone County, MT, Prairie County, MT, Richland County, MT, and Wibaux County, MT.

United States Montana

Population & Diversity

Dawson County, MT is home to a population of 9k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.62% of Dawson County, MT residents were born outside of the country (146 people).

In 2021, there were 32.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.31k people) in Dawson County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 253 White (Hispanic) and 170 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Dawson County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dawson County, MT was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dawson County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dawson County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.31k ± 6
White (Hispanic)
253 ± 36
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
170 ± 74.2

3.12%

Hispanic Population

281 people

3.12% of the people in Dawson County, MT are hispanic (281 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dawson County, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,423 ± 1,434 people
Mexico
3,107 ± 1,367 people
Germany
1,917 ± 1,074 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,423 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 3,107 and Germany with 1,917.

Foreign-Born Population

1.62%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

146 people

1.45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

128 people

As of 2021, 1.62% of Dawson County, MT residents (146 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dawson County, MT was 1.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dawson County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
252 ± 91
Gulf War (2001-)
148 ± 109
Gulf War (1990s)
74 ± 68

Dawson County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dawson County, MT employs 4.66k people. The largest industries in Dawson County, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (762 people), Educational Services (605 people), and Construction (587 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($77,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,434), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,493).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,951. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.66k

2021 Value

± 515

−0.299%

1 Year decline

± 15.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dawson County, MT declined at a rate of −0.299%, from 4.68k employees to 4.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dawson County, MT, are Management Occupations (809 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (451 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (340 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dawson County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.66k

2021 Value

± 515

−0.299%

1 Year decline

± 15.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dawson County, MT declined at a rate of −0.299%, from 4.68k employees to 4.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dawson County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (762 people), Educational Services (605 people), and Construction (587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dawson County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Dawson County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,966

Median earning men ± $11,040

$30,333

Median earning women ± $7,019

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,111), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,023), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,009).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($56,250), Wholesale Trade ($43,611), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,345).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

82
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
71
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
56
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$23.2k
Wholesale Trade
$17.8k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$14.4k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.07B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.71B) and Cereal grains ($4.29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.2B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$4.3B
Idaho
$2.87B
Colorado
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $4.3B, followed by Idaho with $2.87B and Colorado and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dawson County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 77.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.18%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (77.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.18%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dawson County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dawson County, MT awarded 74 degrees. The student population of Dawson County, MT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 212 male students and 246 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dawson County, MT are White (51 and 76.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6 and 8.96%), American Indian or Alaska Native (4 and 5.97%), and Unknown (3 and 4.48%).

The largest universities in Dawson County, MT by number of degrees awarded are Dawson Community College (74 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dawson County, MT are General Studies (51 and 68.9%), Livestock Management (7 and 9.46%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (4 and 5.41%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 458 students enrolled in Dawson County, MT, 46.3% men and 53.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 332 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
51 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
4 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
4 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dawson County, MT was General Studies with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dawson County, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Dawson Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

74 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dawson Community College with 74 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 32 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dawson County, MT, which is 0.762 times less than the 42 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 51 degrees mean that there were 8.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 6 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,845) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.385% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (246k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dawson County, MT was $152,700 in 2021, which is 0.624 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,700 to $152,700, a 0% change. The homeownership rate in Dawson County, MT is 70%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dawson County, MT have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dawson County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dawson County, MT is $57,684. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dawson County, MT was Census Tract 1 with a value of $75,199, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $62,500 and $52,650.

In 2022, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dawson County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 5.18%.

Housing

Property

$152,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$21,852

$2,727

Median Property Taxes

±$365

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dawson County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dawson County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70% of the housing units in Dawson County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dawson County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1
Census Tract 2
Census Tract 3

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dawson County, MT was Census Tract 1 with a value of $75,199, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $62,500 and $52,650.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dawson County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,684

Median Household Income

± $10,046

3.89k

Number of Households

± 456

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.89k households in Dawson County, MT grew to $57,684 from the previous year's value of $51,681.

The following chart displays the households in Dawson County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dawson County, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2021, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Worked At Home (7.39%)
Carpooled (7.02%)

In 2021, 77.9% of workers in Dawson County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.39%) and those who carpooled to work (7.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dawson County, MT have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.02% of the workforce in Dawson County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dawson County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dawson County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dawson County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dawson County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 5.18%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.03% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dawson County, MT (776 out of 8.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dawson County, MT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.8% of the children was living in poverty in Dawson County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 263 in Dawson County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 93.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Dawson County, MT has health coverage, with 59% on employee plans, 9.7% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 9.64% on non-group plans, and 2.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dawson County, MT see 1723 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.749% decrease from the previous year (1736 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1711 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 475 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,723 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dawson County, MT

Primary care physicians in Dawson County, MT see an average of 1,723 patients per year. This represents a 0.749% decrease from the previous year (1,736 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dawson County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.34%

Uninsured

59%

Employer Coverage

9.7%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

9.64%

Non-Group

2.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dawson County, MT declined by 2.36% from 3.43% to 3.34%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dawson County, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dawson County, MT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.2% in Dawson County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dawson County, MT.

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