Prairie County, Montana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Prairie County, Montana
Prairie County, Montana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
1,250
Median Age
57.8
Male Median
50.6
Female Median
64.1
Prairie County, Montana Population Growth

Prairie County, Montana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +14.8%%.
+14.8%% Growth
Prairie County, Montana Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Prairie County, Montana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.8 | 1,250 |
| 2023 | 49.1 | 1,251 |
| 2022 | 47.2 | 1,283 |
| 2021 | 48.1 | 1,227 |
| 2020 | 52.5 | 1,162 |
| 2019 | 48.7 | 1,252 |
| 2018 | 51.8 | 1,342 |
| 2017 | 51.0 | 1,325 |
| 2016 | 51.2 | 1,414 |
| 2015 | 51.9 | 1,372 |
| 2014 | 53.7 | 1,282 |
| 2013 | 55.4 | 1,186 |
| 2012 | 56.3 | 1,193 |
| 2011 | 56.1 | 1,093 |
| 2010 | 55.5 | 1,089 |
Prairie County, Montana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 11.7% |
| 18–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–54 | 18.3% |
| 55–64 | 9.6% |
| 65+ | 42.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Prairie County, Montana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 144.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 103.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Prairie County, Montana
The median age in Prairie County, Montana is 57.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Prairie County, Montana is 1,250.
In Prairie County, Montana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 42.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 11.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Prairie County, Montana is aging.