Carter County (Montana)
The Carter County is a county located in the state of Montana in the United States. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is Ekalaka. Was named the County to Thomas Henry Carter, a U.S. Senator for Montana.
Demographic data
According to the census of 2000, there were 13,150 people in the county. There were 5,430 households and 3,820 families. The population density was less than 1 inhabitant per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 98.60 % White, 0.07 % African American, 0.37 % Native American, 0.15 % Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander residents from the and 0.29 % from other races groups; 0.51% were descended from two or more races. 0.59 % of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 5,430 households out of which 30.60 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 60.60 % were married couples living together, 7.00 % had a female householder with no husband. 29.50 % were non-families. 27.10% of all households and 14.90% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.99.
Based on the county the population was spread out with 26.50 % under the age of 18, 4.10 % from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44 years, 26.50% between 45 and 64 years and 17.90% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males, 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.70 males.
The median income for a household was $ 26,313, and the median income for a family was $ 32,262. Males had a median income of $ 21,466, women $ 15,703. The per capita income was $ 13,280. 18.10 % of the population and 15.90% of families are below the poverty line. 16.20% of those under age 18 and 16.40 % were 65 years or older.
Reserves
Places
- Albion
- Alzada
- Belltower
- Boyes
- Capitol
- Ekalaka
- Hammond
- Mill Iron
- Ridge
- Ridgeway