Powder River County, Montana
Powder River County: county in Montana, United States
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Powder River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,743. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,681 inhabitants. Its county seat is Broadus. The county was created 107 years ago in 1918.
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Powder River County at a glance
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Quick Facts about Powder River County
| Population | 1,681 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| Area | 8542 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.3950,-105.6301 |
| Named for | Powder River |
| Altitude | 3,402 feet / 1037 meters |
| Capital | Broadus |
| Establishment | January 01, 1919 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 01:56:30 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 21℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Powder River County is located at 45°23'42"N 105°37'48"W (45.3950100, -105.6301000). It has 2 neighbors: Campbell County and Custer County.
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The largest city of Powder River County is Broadus with a population of 463. . See all Powder River County cities & populated places.
Powder River County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Powder River County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broadus | 463 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Mostly cloudy. Low around 21, with temperatures rising to around 24 overnight. Northwest wind 8 to 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Powder River County
Official Website- Broadus
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Powder River County decreased by 3.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,743 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,739 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,753 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,753 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,777 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,768 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,746 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,750 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,720 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,682 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,681 | -0.06% | estimation process |
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 |