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Teton County, Montana

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Teton County, Montana
County
Teton County Courthouse in Choteau
Teton County Courthouse in Choteau
Map of Montana highlighting Teton County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Coordinates: 47°51′N 112°14′W / 47.85°N 112.23°W / 47.85; -112.23
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1893
SeatChoteau
Largest cityChoteau
Area
 • Total
2,293 sq mi (5,940 km2)
 • Land2,272 sq mi (5,880 km2)
 • Water20 sq mi (52 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,226
 • Estimate 
(2025)[1]
6,496 Increase
 • Density2.8/sq mi (1.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.tetoncomt.org
  • Montana county number 31

Teton County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,226.[2] Its county seat is Choteau.[3] The county was founded in 1893.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,293 square miles (5,940 km2), of which 2,272 square miles (5,880 km2) is land and 20 square miles (52 km2) (0.9%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

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National protected area

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19005,080—
19109,54687.9%
19205,870−38.5%
19306,0683.4%
19406,92214.1%
19507,2324.5%
19607,2950.9%
19706,116−16.2%
19806,4916.1%
19906,271−3.4%
20006,4452.8%
20106,073−5.8%
20206,2262.5%
2025 (est.)6,496[6] Increase4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7][8][9][10][2]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 6,226.[11]

Of the residents, 23.4% were under the age of 18 and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 45.1 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.6 males.[12]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas and 100.0% lived in rural areas.[13]

The racial makeup of the county was 91.3% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 1.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from some other race, and 5.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 1.4% of the population.[11]

There were 2,490 households in the county, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 21.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12]

There were 2,935 housing units, of which 15.2% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 74.1% were owner-occupied and 25.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.3%.[12]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 6,073 people, 2,450 households, and 1,643 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.7 inhabitants per square mile (1.0/km2). There were 2,892 housing units at an average density of 1.3 units per square mile (0.50 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.3% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 40.2% were German, 14.7% were Norwegian, 14.5% were Irish, 11.9% were English, 6.4% were Swedish, 6.0% were Dutch, and 4.3% were American.

Of the 2,450 households, 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.9% were non-families, and 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age was 45.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,516 and the median income for a family was $49,102. Males had a median income of $34,824 versus $24,419 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,509. About 11.0% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Teton County voters have not selected the Democratic Party candidate in a national election since 1964.

United States presidential election results for Teton County, Montana[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
1904 808 64.23% 420 33.39% 30 2.38%
1908 622 60.39% 358 34.76% 50 4.85%
1912 612 30.74% 646 32.45% 733 36.82%
1916 1,603 38.41% 2,273 54.47% 297 7.12%
1920 1,319 62.25% 671 31.67% 129 6.09%
1924 775 40.36% 396 20.63% 749 39.01%
1928 1,263 60.58% 804 38.56% 18 0.86%
1932 875 36.04% 1,496 61.61% 57 2.35%
1936 604 23.69% 1,917 75.18% 29 1.14%
1940 1,132 39.12% 1,735 59.95% 27 0.93%
1944 1,074 41.29% 1,508 57.98% 19 0.73%
1948 1,005 36.95% 1,632 60.00% 83 3.05%
1952 1,978 58.56% 1,389 41.12% 11 0.33%
1956 1,728 51.58% 1,622 48.42% 0 0.00%
1960 1,623 49.54% 1,648 50.31% 5 0.15%
1964 1,388 43.39% 1,808 56.52% 3 0.09%
1968 1,697 54.58% 1,228 39.50% 184 5.92%
1972 1,991 59.95% 1,121 33.75% 209 6.29%
1976 1,730 51.72% 1,506 45.02% 109 3.26%
1980 2,415 67.76% 902 25.31% 247 6.93%
1984 2,257 66.70% 1,102 32.57% 25 0.74%
1988 1,876 57.83% 1,303 40.17% 65 2.00%
1992 1,364 40.06% 1,043 30.63% 998 29.31%
1996 1,701 51.14% 1,188 35.72% 437 13.14%
2000 2,294 69.22% 847 25.56% 173 5.22%
2004 2,232 66.45% 1,047 31.17% 80 2.38%
2008 1,874 57.27% 1,294 39.55% 104 3.18%
2012 2,113 64.40% 1,082 32.98% 86 2.62%
2016 2,170 68.07% 808 25.35% 210 6.59%
2020 2,608 70.89% 1,007 27.37% 64 1.74%
2024 2,533 70.99% 927 25.98% 108 3.03%

Communities

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City

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Towns

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Education

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There is one PK-12 school district with territory in the county: Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools.[21]

High school districts include:[21]

Elementary school districts include:[21]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ↑ Montana Place Names from Alzada to Zortman. Helena, MT: Montana Historical Society Press. 2009. p. 262.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  6. ↑ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  11. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  12. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  13. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  14. ↑ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  15. ↑ Blackleaf MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  16. ↑ Diamond Valley MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  17. ↑ Farmington MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  18. ↑ Golden Ridge MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  19. ↑ Koyl MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  20. ↑ Saypo MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  21. 1 2 3 Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Teton County, MT (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 17, 2026. - Text list

47°51′N 112°14′W / 47.85°N 112.23°W / 47.85; -112.23

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