Powell County (Montana)
Powell County is a county located in the state of Montana in the United States. The the county seat ( county seat ) is located in Deer Lodge.
Demographic data
According to the census of 2000, there were 43 282 people in the county. There were 2,422 households and 1,634 families. The population density was 1 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 92.52 % White, 0.50 % African American, 3.51 % Native American, 0.43 % Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander residents from the and 0.74 % from other races groups; 2.30% were descended from two or more races. 1.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 2,422 households out of which 29.50 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 55.50 % were married couples living together, 7.70 % had a female householder with no husband. 32.50 % were non-families. 28.60% of all households and 13.30% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.
Based on the county the population was spread out with 21.20 % under the age of 18, 7.80 % from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44 years, 26.20% between 45 and 64 years and 14.00% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 143.20 males to 100 females age 18 and over, there were 151.40 males.
The median income for a household was $ 30,625, and the median income for a family was $ 35,836. Males have a median income of $ 26,366, women $ 20,457. The per capita income was $ 13,816. 12.60% of the population and 10.20% of families are below the poverty line. 16.20% of those under age 18 and 6.00% were 65 years or older.
Places in County
- Avon
- Blossburg
- Brock Creek
- Danielsville
- Deer Lodge
- Elliston
- Finn
- Garrison
- Gold Creek
- Helmet Ville
- Jens
- Ovando
- Racetrack
- Reynolds City
- Top O'Deep
- Wall City
- Woodworth