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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Montana by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 55,970,047.
• Rank within US : N/A

Montana

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 217,665.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 8 of 52

Roosevelt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,268.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3053 of 3143

Glacier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,762.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2991 of 3143

Gallatin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,230.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2940 of 3143

Big Horn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,773.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2891 of 3143

Hill County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,592.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2574 of 3143

Blaine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,147.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Missoula County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 19,892.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Rosebud County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,377.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2398 of 3143

Richland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,944.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2277 of 3143

Toole County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 877.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Yellowstone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 29,849.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2122 of 3143

Silver Bow County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,849.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1694 of 3143

Cascade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,354.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1663 of 3143

Lewis and Clark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,452.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1472 of 3143

Fallon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 570.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1354 of 3143

Custer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,434.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1300 of 3143

Liberty County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 406.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Dawson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,833.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1214 of 3143

Flathead County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 22,519.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1178 of 3143

Powell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,470.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1146 of 3143

Pondera County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,297.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 984 of 3143

Chouteau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,323.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 783 of 3143

Treasure County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 172.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 764 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,848.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 726 of 3143

Sheridan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 839.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 726 of 3143

Teton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,458.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3143

Sweet Grass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 869.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 635 of 3143

Broadwater County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,722.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 597 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,564.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 597 of 3143

Beaverhead County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,273.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 583 of 3143

Phillips County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,000.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 583 of 3143

Wibaux County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 272.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 583 of 3143

Park County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,229.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 518 of 3143

Valley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,833.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 508 of 3143

Fergus County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,857.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 456 of 3143

Stillwater County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,259.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 424 of 3143

Deer Lodge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,422.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 382 of 3143

Ravalli County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,124.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 296 of 3143

Carbon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,960.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 239 of 3143

Garfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 259.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 212 of 3143

Petroleum County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 112.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 194 of 3143

Mineral County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,347.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 190 of 3143

Golden Valley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 237.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 185 of 3143

Judith Basin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 582.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 182 of 3143

McCone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 522.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 163 of 3143

Musselshell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,458.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 156 of 3143

Daniels County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 441.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 146 of 3143

Wheatland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 592.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 146 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,139.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 120 of 3143

Carter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 410.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 115 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,742.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 100 of 3143

Granite County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,057.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 94 of 3143

Powder River County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 557.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 74 of 3143

Sanders County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,185.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 57 of 3143

Prairie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 424.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 37 of 3143

Meagher County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 682.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 30 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/02/2025 6:18 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Age 65 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.