Prairie County, MT

Prairie County Overview

1,283
TOTAL POPULATION
690
MALE POPULATION
593
FEMALE POPULATION
116.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
85.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,287
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,405
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,107
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
62.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
37.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
577
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Prairie County Area Codes

Race in Prairie County

The most populous races in Prairie County are White / Caucasian (1,156 | 90.1%), Some other Race (75 | 5.9%), and Asian (51 | 4.0%).
Race in Prairie County
Race# Population% Population
Asian514.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino120.9%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian1,15690.1%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race755.9%
Total1,283100.0%

Ancestry in Prairie County

The most populous ancestries reported in Prairie County are German (401 | 31.2%), Irish (153 | 11.9%), English (137 | 10.7%), American (76 | 5.9%), and Norwegian (67 | 5.2%), together accounting for 65.0% of all Prairie County residents.
Ancestry in Prairie County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American765.9%
Austrian171.3%
Bhutanese171.3%
British60.5%
Burmese342.6%
Canadian10.1%
Cherokee10.1%
Croatian80.6%
Danish50.4%
Dutch503.9%
English13710.7%
European70.5%
French80.6%
French Canadian131.0%
German40131.2%
Greek120.9%
Iranian60.5%
Irish15311.9%
Italian251.9%
Mexican70.5%
Norwegian675.2%
Pennsylvania German30.2%
Polish201.6%
Romanian80.6%
Russian221.7%
Scotch-Irish594.6%
Scottish20.2%
Swedish332.6%
Swiss40.3%
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Immigrants in Prairie County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Prairie County came from Europe (45 | 3.5%), Western Europe (45 | 3.5%), Asia (40 | 3.1%), Eastern Asia (34 | 2.6%), and Korea (34 | 2.6%), together accounting for 15.4% of all Prairie County residents.
Immigrants in Prairie County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa120.9%
Asia403.1%
Austria80.6%
Central America70.5%
Eastern Asia342.6%
Europe453.5%
Iran60.5%
Korea342.6%
Latin America70.5%
Mexico70.5%
Netherlands332.6%
South Africa120.9%
South Central Asia60.5%
Switzerland40.3%
Western Europe453.5%
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Sex and Age in Prairie County

Sex and Age in Prairie County

The most populous age groups in Prairie County are 65 to 69 Years (104 | 15.1%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (63 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Prairie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (3.3%)26 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years74 (10.7%)37 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years11 (1.6%)60 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Years38 (5.5%)38 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years26 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years1 (0.1%)17 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years55 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years53 (7.7%)57 (9.6%)
40 to 44 Years57 (8.3%)33 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years76 (11.0%)49 (8.3%)
50 to 54 Years14 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years27 (3.9%)35 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years21 (3.0%)44 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years104 (15.1%)58 (9.8%)
70 to 74 Years25 (3.6%)63 (10.6%)
75 to 79 Years70 (10.1%)29 (4.9%)
80 to 84 Years6 (0.9%)15 (2.5%)
85 Years and over9 (1.3%)32 (5.4%)
Total690 (100.0%)593 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Prairie County

Median Family Size in Prairie County

The median family size in Prairie County is 3.28 persons per family, with single male/father families (9 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (25 | 8.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.36 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Prairie County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple249 (88.0%)3.29
Single Male/Father9 (3.2%)5.44
Single Female/Mother25 (8.8%)2.36
Total Families283 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Prairie County

The median household size in Prairie County is 2.59 persons per household, with single male/father households (9 | 1.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.44 persons per household. non-family households (202 | 41.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.39 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Prairie County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple249 (51.3%)3.29
Single Male/Father9 (1.9%)5.44
Single Female/Mother25 (5.1%)4.28
Non-family202 (41.6%)1.39
Total Households485 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Prairie County

Out of a total of 485 households in Prairie County, 283 (58.4%) are family households, while 202 (41.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 127, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 156.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Prairie County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-156 (32.2%)
2-Person Households127 (26.2%)32 (6.6%)
3-Person Households96 (19.8%)14 (2.9%)
4-Person Households25 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households13 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households22 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (58.4%)202 (41.6%)

Female Fertility in Prairie County

Fertility by Age in Prairie County

Female Fertility by Age in Prairie County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Prairie County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Prairie County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Prairie County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Prairie County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Prairie County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Prairie County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Prairie County

Income Overview in Prairie County

Per Capita Income in Prairie County is $28,287, while median incomes of families and households are $68,405 and $44,107 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,283$28,287
Median Family Income283$68,405
Mean Family Income283$93,280
Median Household Income485$44,107
Mean Household Income485$69,469
Income Deficit283$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,28362.91%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,28337.09¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2830.52

Earnings by Sex in Prairie County

Average Earnings in Prairie County are $27,455, $43,056 for men and $15,969 for women, a difference of 62.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Prairie County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male370 (61.2%)$43,056
Female235 (38.8%)$15,969
Total605 (100.0%)$27,455

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Prairie County

The most common earnings brackets in Prairie County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (53 | 14.3%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (40 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Prairie County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less40 (10.8%)24 (10.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)12 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (4.9%)25 (10.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (0.5%)4 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.8%)29 (12.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (3.8%)40 (17.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (2.7%)12 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49929 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)5 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99935 (9.5%)17 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99925 (6.8%)25 (10.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99923 (6.2%)14 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99953 (14.3%)2 (0.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99941 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (8.4%)7 (3.0%)
$100,000+30 (8.1%)11 (4.7%)
Total370 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Prairie County

Average earnings in Prairie County are $47,750 for men and $15,969 for women, a difference of 66.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,208, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,643. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $16,750, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $13,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Prairie County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$39,643$16,750
College or Associate's Degree$46,042$13,750
Bachelor's Degree$80,208$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,750$15,969

Family Income in Prairie County

Family Income Brackets in Prairie County

According to the Prairie County family income data, there are 57 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Prairie County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000186.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993612.7%
$25,000 to $34,99993.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995720.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994014.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994817.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993010.6%
$150,000 to $199,999207.1%
$200,000+258.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Prairie County

3-person families (71 | 25.1%) account for the highest median family income in Prairie County with $76,250 per family, while 3-person families (71 | 25.1%) have the highest median income of $25,417 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Prairie County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families152 (53.7%)$46,500
3-Person Families71 (25.1%)$76,250
4-Person Families25 (8.8%)$0
5-Person Families13 (4.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families22 (7.8%)$0
Total283 (100.0%)$68,405

Family Income by Number of Earners in Prairie County

Family Income by Number of Earners in Prairie County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners66 (23.3%)$0
1 Earner79 (27.9%)$49,185
2 Earners118 (41.7%)$88,194
3+ Earners20 (7.1%)$0
Total283 (100.0%)$68,405

Household Income in Prairie County

Household Income Brackets in Prairie County

With 97 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Prairie County, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 20 households (4.1%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Prairie County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000387.8%
$10,000 to $14,999316.4%
$15,000 to $24,9998116.7%
$25,000 to $34,999357.2%
$35,000 to $49,9999720.0%
$50,000 to $74,999469.5%
$75,000 to $99,9997315.1%
$100,000 to $149,999398.0%
$150,000 to $199,999204.1%
$200,000+255.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Prairie County

The median household income in Prairie County is $44,107, with the highest median household income of $49,342 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 146 households (30.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (1.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Prairie County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (1.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years105 (21.6%)$42,250
45 to 64 Years146 (30.1%)$49,342
65+ Years227 (46.8%)$38,417
Total485 (100.0%)$44,107

Poverty in Prairie County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie County

With 24.0% poverty level for males and 20.2% for females among the residents of Prairie County, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (100.0%) and 17 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)11 (26.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years34 (30.9%)25 (27.8%)
45 to 54 Years14 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years5 (10.4%)8 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years49 (38.3%)51 (42.5%)
75 Years and over35 (45.5%)5 (7.8%)
Total161 (24.0%)117 (20.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie County

According to the poverty statistics in Prairie County, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
5 Years8 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years66 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)30 (73.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years42 (97.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years76 (69.1%)65 (72.2%)
45 to 54 Years76 (84.4%)49 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years43 (89.6%)70 (89.7%)
65 to 74 Years79 (61.7%)69 (57.5%)
75 Years and over42 (54.5%)59 (92.2%)
Total509 (76.0%)462 (79.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Prairie County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Prairie County show that 10.8% or 27 of the total 249 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 18.4%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Prairie County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children120 (81.6%)27 (18.4%)
1 or 2 Children78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total222 (89.2%)27 (10.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Prairie County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Prairie County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Prairie County

The poverty data for Prairie County shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (10.8%) and 25 of the single-parent households (73.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (18.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Prairie County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children27 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (10.8%)25 (73.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Prairie County

Employment by Class of Employer in Prairie County

Among the 555 employed individuals in Prairie County, private company employees (321 | 57.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (101 | 18.2%), and self-employed (incorporated) (59 | 10.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Prairie County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees32157.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5910.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10118.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees468.3%
State Government Employees91.6%
Federal Government Employees112.0%
Unpaid Family Workers81.4%
Total555100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Prairie County

According to the labor force statistics for Prairie County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,021), 56.5% or 577 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 17 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 18 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.1% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Prairie County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years25 (96.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years124 (62.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years139 (100.0%)10 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years54 (87.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years41 (63.1%)7 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years98 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total577 (56.5%)17 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Prairie County

According to labor force statistics for Prairie County, 80.0% of individuals (431) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (539) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 17 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 91.9% or 148 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.8% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Prairie County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School30 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma184 (87.6%)8 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree148 (91.9%)11 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69 (85.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total431 (80.0%)21 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Prairie County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Prairie County are Management (178 | 31.8%), Business & Financial (19 | 3.4%), Community & Social Service (5 | 0.9%), Education Instruction & Library (5 | 0.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (3 | 0.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Prairie County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Prairie County, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (57.9%), and Business & Financial (10.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Prairie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management103 (57.9%)75 (42.1%)
Business & Financial2 (10.5%)17 (89.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)105 (50.7%)102 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)336 (60.0%)224 (40.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Prairie County are Cleaning & Maintenance (51 | 9.1%), Healthcare Support (9 | 1.6%), Security & Protection (4 | 0.7%), Law Enforcement (4 | 0.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Prairie County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Prairie County, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Prairie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance33 (64.7%)18 (35.3%)
Personal Care & Service1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)34 (50.7%)33 (49.2%)
Total (Overall)336 (60.0%)224 (40.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Prairie County are Office & Administration (59 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (27 | 4.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Prairie County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Prairie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (18.5%)22 (81.5%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Total (Category)5 (5.8%)81 (94.2%)
Total (Overall)336 (60.0%)224 (40.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Prairie County are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (56 | 10.0%), and Construction & Extraction (55 | 9.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Prairie County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Prairie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry48 (85.7%)8 (14.3%)
Construction & Extraction55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)103 (92.8%)8 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)336 (60.0%)224 (40.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Prairie County are Production (81 | 14.5%), Material Moving (5 | 0.9%), and Transportation (3 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Prairie County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Prairie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)336 (60.0%)224 (40.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie County

Employment Industries in Prairie County

The major employment industries in Prairie County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (154 | 27.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (90 | 16.1%), Construction (42 | 7.5%), Manufacturing (35 | 6.2%), and Educational Services (35 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Prairie County

Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie County

The Prairie County industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (85.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting108 (70.1%)46 (29.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade5 (18.5%)22 (81.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing20 (69.0%)9 (31.0%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (22.7%)17 (77.3%)
Educational Services5 (14.3%)30 (85.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (40.0%)21 (60.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services53 (58.9%)37 (41.1%)
Public Administration2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Total336 (60.0%)224 (40.0%)

Education in Prairie County

School Enrollment in Prairie County

The most common levels of schooling among the 260 students in Prairie County are elementary school (88 | 33.9%), high school (76 | 29.2%), and middle school (71 | 27.3%).
School Enrollment in Prairie County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool83.1%
Kindergarten155.8%
Elementary School8833.9%
Middle School7127.3%
High School7629.2%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional20.8%
Total260100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Prairie County

Out of a total of 260 students who are enrolled in schools in Prairie County, 113 (43.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 147 (56.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Prairie County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old108 (97.3%)3 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds30 (42.2%)41 (57.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (11.9%)52 (88.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (56.5%)113 (43.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Prairie County

Liberal arts & history (112 | 40.9%), education (47 | 17.2%), business (36 | 13.1%), social sciences (21 | 7.7%), and psychology (18 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 274 individuals in Prairie County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Prairie County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural165.8%
Physical & Health Sciences103.6%
Psychology186.6%
Social Sciences217.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology51.8%
Business3613.1%
Education4717.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History11240.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications93.3%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total274100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Prairie County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Prairie County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Prairie County are males with 3 vehicles (113, accounting for 33.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (40, making up 51.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Prairie County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle84 (25.2%)58 (26.5%)
2 Vehicles68 (20.4%)68 (31.0%)
3 Vehicles113 (33.9%)40 (18.3%)
4 Vehicles12 (3.6%)8 (3.6%)
5 or more Vehicles56 (16.8%)45 (20.5%)
Total333 (100.0%)219 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Prairie County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Prairie County are less than 5 minutes (155 commuters, 37.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (83 commuters, 19.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (55 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Prairie County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes15537.0%
5 to 9 Minutes8319.8%
10 to 14 Minutes266.2%
15 to 19 Minutes307.2%
20 to 24 Minutes51.2%
25 to 29 Minutes122.9%
30 to 34 Minutes5513.1%
35 to 39 Minutes40.9%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes235.5%
60 to 89 Minutes245.7%
90 or more Minutes20.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Prairie County

The most common commute times in Prairie County are less than 5 minutes (130 commuters, 49.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (45 commuters, 28.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Prairie County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes130 (49.8%)25 (15.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes38 (14.6%)45 (28.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (4.6%)14 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (2.7%)23 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes5 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes25 (9.6%)30 (19.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes23 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes17 (6.5%)7 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Prairie County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Prairie County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (95, 36.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (66, 41.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Prairie County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM29 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM32 (12.3%)4 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2 (0.8%)20 (12.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM95 (36.4%)21 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (4.2%)66 (41.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM44 (16.9%)21 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM22 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (12.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9 (3.5%)7 (4.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)158 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Prairie County

Occupancy by Ownership in Prairie County

Of the total 485 dwellings in Prairie County, owner-occupied units account for 364 (75.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 121 (24.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Prairie County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units36475.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12124.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units485100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Prairie County

Occupancy by Household Size in Prairie County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15632.2%
2-Person Household15932.8%
3-Person Household11022.7%
4+ Person Household6012.4%
Total Housing Units485100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Prairie County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Prairie County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household122 (78.2%)34 (21.8%)
2-Person Household144 (90.6%)15 (9.4%)
3-Person Household60 (54.5%)50 (45.5%)
4+ Person Household38 (63.3%)22 (36.7%)
Total Housing Units364 (75.0%)121 (24.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Prairie County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Prairie County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (36.1%)23 (63.9%)
High School Diploma116 (63.0%)68 (37.0%)
College/Associate Degree158 (88.8%)20 (11.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher77 (88.5%)10 (11.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Prairie County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Prairie County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years224.5%
35 to 44 Years9018.6%
45 to 54 Years8016.5%
55 to 64 Years6613.6%
65 to 74 Years15532.0%
75 to 84 Years6212.8%
85 Years and Over102.1%
Total485100.0%

Housing Finances in Prairie County

Median Income by Occupancy in Prairie County

Median Income by Occupancy in Prairie County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied364 (75.0%)$48,203
Renter-Occupied121 (24.9%)$41,250
Average485 (100.0%)$44,107

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Prairie County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Prairie County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00031 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99926 (7.1%)5 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (9.1%)27 (22.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (3.8%)7 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (7.1%)9 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99968 (18.7%)29 (24.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (6.0%)24 (19.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (9.1%)6 (5.0%)
$150,000 or more31 (8.5%)14 (11.6%)
Total364 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Prairie County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Prairie County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30043 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49991 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799129 (35.4%)14 (11.6%)
$800 to $99940 (11.0%)25 (20.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49929 (8.0%)22 (18.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more22 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total364 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Prairie County

Housing Structures in Prairie County

Housing Structures in Prairie County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached37677.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments91.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other10020.6%
Total485100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Prairie County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Prairie County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached274 (72.9%)102 (27.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other81 (81.0%)19 (19.0%)
Total364 (75.0%)121 (24.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Prairie County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Prairie County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms193 (53.0%)65 (53.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms89 (24.4%)21 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms82 (22.5%)35 (28.9%)
Total364 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Prairie County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Prairie County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas182 (50.0%)44 (36.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas130 (35.7%)58 (47.9%)
Electricity43 (11.8%)7 (5.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)12 (9.9%)
Coal or Coke4 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total364 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Prairie County

Household Vehicle Usage in Prairie County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle25 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle92 (25.3%)51 (42.1%)
2 Vehicles122 (33.5%)24 (19.8%)
3 or more Vehicles125 (34.3%)46 (38.0%)
Total364 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Prairie County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Prairie County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units26599
Median Property Value$147,300$0
Median Household Income$37,625$4
Monthly Housing Costs$497$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,388$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Prairie County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Prairie County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00047 (17.7%)14 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99944 (16.6%)44 (44.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999134 (50.6%)24 (24.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99926 (9.8%)2 (2.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)5 (5.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more14 (5.3%)10 (10.1%)
Total265 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Prairie County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Prairie County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00035 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99961 (23.0%)3 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (7.9%)12 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99953 (20.0%)5 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (8.3%)15 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (12.4%)60 (60.6%)
$150,000 or more27 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total265 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Prairie County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Prairie County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x86 (32.5%)77,132 (77,911.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x14 (5.3%)59 (59.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x41 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more124 (46.8%)19 (19.2%)
Total265 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Prairie County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Prairie County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80036 (13.6%)3 (3.0%)
$800 to $1,499111 (41.9%)42 (42.4%)
$800 to $1,499108 (40.7%)2 (2.0%)
Total265 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Prairie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years57 (78.1%)16 (21.9%)
35 to 44 Years195 (97.5%)5 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years125 (89.9%)14 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years88 (69.8%)38 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,187 (94.2%)73 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Prairie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Prairie County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Prairie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Prairie County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000272 (90.7%)28 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999227 (83.8%)44 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 644 (66.7%)22 (33.3%)
6 to 18 Years160 (66.4%)102 (42.3%)
19 to 25 Years2 (7.7%)24 (92.3%)
25 to 34 Years17 (23.3%)40 (54.8%)
35 to 44 Years120 (60.0%)75 (37.5%)
45 to 54 Years14 (10.1%)111 (79.9%)
55 to 64 Years3 (2.4%)85 (67.5%)
65 to 74 Years238 (96.0%)108 (43.5%)
75 Years and over141 (100.0%)63 (44.7%)
Total739 (58.7%)630 (50.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Prairie County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Prairie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (10.4%)45 (33.3%)
18 to 34 Years1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years72 (29.0%)28 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years18 (14.1%)31 (25.8%)
75 Years and over21 (27.3%)5 (7.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Prairie County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Prairie County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years53 (21.4%)3 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years17 (13.3%)15 (12.5%)
75 Years and over21 (27.3%)5 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Prairie County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.6%)3 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years15 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Prairie County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (10.4%)45 (33.3%)
18 to 34 Years1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (11.3%)5 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years9 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Prairie County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (18.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (8.9%)19 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years18 (14.1%)19 (15.8%)
75 Years and over5 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Prairie County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)34 (25.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years9 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Prairie County

Computing Device Access in Prairie County

Computing Device Access in Prairie County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop37877.9%
Smartphone40282.9%
Tablet27155.9%
No Computing Device408.3%
Total485100.0%

Internet Access in Prairie County

Internet Access in Prairie County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet112.3%
Broadband Home35573.2%
Cellular Data Only377.6%
Satellite Internet418.5%
No Internet6513.4%
Total485100.0%

Prairie County Summary

Prairie County, Montana is located in the north-central part of the state, and is bordered by the Missouri River to the east, the Yellowstone River to the south, and the Musselshell River to the west. The county seat is Terry, and the largest city is Terry. Prairie County is part of the Great Plains region of Montana, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, antelope, and bighorn sheep.

History

Prairie County was established in 1887, and was named for the prairie-like landscape of the area. The county was originally inhabited by the Crow and Sioux Native American tribes, who used the area for hunting and gathering. The first settlers in the area were ranchers, who established homesteads in the late 1800s. The county was officially organized in 1889, and the first county seat was established in Terry.

Geography

Prairie County covers an area of 1,845 square miles, and is located in the north-central part of Montana. The county is bordered by the Missouri River to the east, the Yellowstone River to the south, and the Musselshell River to the west. The county is part of the Great Plains region of Montana, and is characterized by rolling hills, grasslands, and prairies. The highest point in the county is the summit of Big Baldy Mountain, which has an elevation of 4,945 feet.

Economy

The economy of Prairie County is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The county is home to a variety of crops, including wheat, barley, oats, and hay. Cattle ranching is also an important part of the local economy, and the county is home to a number of large ranches. Other industries in the county include oil and gas production, tourism, and manufacturing.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Prairie County was 1,845, with a population density of 1 person per square mile. The median household income in the county was $37,917, and the median age was 44. The largest racial group in the county was White (97.2%), followed by Native American (1.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.7%).

Conclusion

Prairie County, Montana is a rural county located in the north-central part of the state. The county is home to a variety of wildlife, and is characterized by rolling hills, grasslands, and prairies. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture and ranching, and the population is predominantly White. Prairie County is a beautiful and unique part of Montana, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Prairie County?
Total Population of Prairie County is 1,283.
What is the Total Male Population of Prairie County?
Total Male Population of Prairie County is 690.
What is the Total Female Population of Prairie County?
Total Female Population of Prairie County is 593.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Prairie County?
There are 116.36 Males per 100 Females in Prairie County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Prairie County?
There are 85.94 Females per 100 Males in Prairie County.
What is the Median Population Age in Prairie County?
Median Population Age in Prairie County is 47.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Prairie County
Average Family Size in Prairie County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Prairie County
Average Household Size in Prairie County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Prairie County?
Per Capita income in Prairie County is $28,287.
What is the Median Family Income in Prairie County?
Median Family Income in Prairie County is $68,405.
What is the Median Household income in Prairie County?
Median Household Income in Prairie County is $44,107.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Prairie County?
Income or Wage Gap in Prairie County is 62.9%.
Women in Prairie County earn 37.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Prairie County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Prairie County is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Prairie County?
There are 577 People in the Labor Forcein in Prairie County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Prairie County?
56.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Prairie County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Prairie County?
Unemployment Rate in Prairie County is 2.9%.