Roosevelt County, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 10620 people in the county, organized into 3581 households, and 2615 families living in the county. The population density was 4.5 people per square mile (1.74/km˛), it is the 18th most densely populated county in the U.S. state of Montana. There were 4044 housing units at an average density of 1.7 per square mile (0.66/km˛). The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.4. The population's age distribution was 34.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 10089, The racial makeup of the county was 36.32% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 60.16% American Indian, 0.52% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, and 2.64% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $24834, it is the third lowest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Montana. The median income for a family in the county was $27833, it is Montana's poorest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $11347, it is second poorest county by per capita income in Montana.
In 2000, 3651 pupils and students, of which 51.22% are male and 48.78% are female, 34.38% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.34% nursery or pri school, 4.85% kindergarten, 50.51% elementary school, 23.83% high school and 13.48% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bainville Town | Roosevelt County | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0 | 153 | 147.9 | 14997 | 26250 |
| 2 | Brockton Town | Roosevelt County | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0 | 245 | 1285.7 | 8231 | 19167 |
| 3 | Culbertson Town | Roosevelt County | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0 | 716 | 1213.7 | 15393 | 30000 |
| 4 | Froid Town | Roosevelt County | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0 | 195 | 688.1 | 15021 | 24583 |
| 5 | Poplar City | Roosevelt County | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0 | 911 | 3406 | 10579 | 24896 |
| 6 | Wolf Point City | Roosevelt County | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0 | 2663 | 3024.8 | 13605 | 27962 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10620 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10620 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10605 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10540 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10372 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10320 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10432 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10405 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10240 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10134 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10089 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 156 | 112 | 268 |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 74 | 177 |
| Elementary school | 984 | 860 | 1844 |
| High school | 421 | 449 | 870 |
| College or graduate school | 206 | 286 | 492 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt County, Montana | $24834 | $27833 | $11347 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |