Dawson County, Montana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dawson County
- State
- Montana
- FIPS Code
- 30021
- State FIPS
- 30
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 2371.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2383.46 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.266130
- Longitude
- -104.898271
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,814
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,933
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,503 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 3.6% |
| White | 8,063 | 91.5% |
| Black | 14 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 117 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,750 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 2.6% |
| White | 6,410 | 92.5% |
| Black | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 231 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,827
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,399
- Poverty Rate
- 8.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 735
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,188 | 92.8% |
| Black | 23 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,110
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,040 | 20.4% |
| Republican | 2,844 | 55.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,226 | 24.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,507 | 49.1% |
| Female | 2,570 | 50.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,301 | 84.2% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 1.5% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,442
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,951 | 68.6% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 49.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 64.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,653 | 65.9% |
| Female | 1,767 | 68.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,246 (20.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,341 (21.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,381
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $185,038
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $837
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.