Yellowstone County, MT

County

Cities in Yellowstone County

Neighborhoods in Yellowstone County

North Shiloh / Ironwood

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Yellowstone

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.1%

Households with Children

28.6%

School Enrollment K-12

19,466

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.5%
High School / GED: 29.2%
Some College or Associate's: 32.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.5%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 32.9%
Living Alone: 38.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 72.1%
Puerto Rican: 3.5%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 1.7%
South American: 3.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 58.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 38.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.3%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 5.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 77.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources