Golden Valley County, Montana
Golden Valley County: county in Montana, United States
About
Golden Valley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 884. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 827 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ryegate. The county was created 106 years ago in 1920.
County Snapshot
Golden Valley County at a glance
Golden Valley County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Montana counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
RyegatePopulation 235
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Golden Valley County
| Population | 827 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| Different from | Golden Valley County |
| Area | 3047 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.08% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.92% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.3813,-109.1749 |
| Capital | Ryegate |
| Establishment | March 08, 1920 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 12:04:24 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -6.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 24℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Golden Valley County is located at 46°22'53"N 109°10'30"W (46.3812600, -109.1749400). It has 3 neighbors: Fergus County, Stillwater County and Yellowstone County.
Golden Valley County map
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The largest city of Golden Valley County is Ryegate with a population of 235. Other cities include and Lavina population 168. See all Golden Valley County cities & populated places.
Golden Valley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Golden Valley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ryegate | 235 | Town in Montana |
| Lavina | 168 | Town in Montana, United States |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 17 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Golden Valley County
Official Website- Ryegate
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Golden Valley County decreased by 6.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 884 | - | census |
| 2011 | 830 | -6.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 827 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 846 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 841 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 818 | -2.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 810 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 817 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 822 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 821 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 827 | 0.73% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Golden Valley County, North Dakota county in Montana, United States with a population of 1,737 people.
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
| Missoula County | 121,630 | County in Montana, United States |
| Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
| Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
| Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
| Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
| Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
| Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
| Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
| Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
| Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
| Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
| Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
| Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
| Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
| Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |