Chouteau County, Montana
Chouteau County: County in central Montana, United States
About
Chouteau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,813 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,699 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fort Benton. The county was created 160 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Chouteau County
| Population : | 5,699 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| Area : | 10352 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | Pierre Chouteau, Jr. |
| Altitude : | 2,746 feet / 837 meters |
| Capital : | Fort Benton |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 10:54:19 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chouteau County is located at 47°52'50"N 110°26'7"W (47.8805600, -110.4352000). It has 2 neighbors: Judith Basin County and Liberty County.
Chouteau County map
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The largest city of Chouteau County is Fort Benton with a population of 1,442. . See all Chouteau County cities & populated places.
Chouteau County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chouteau County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Benton | 1,442 | City in Montana, USA |
| Big Sandy | 566 | Town of the United States |
| Geraldine | 251 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Chouteau County
Chouteau County has 2 neighbours.
- Judith Basin County county in Montana, United States
- Liberty County county in Montana, United States
- Fort Benton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chouteau County decreased by 2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,813 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,812 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,932 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,853 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,899 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,774 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,780 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,732 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,740 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,635 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,699 | 1.12% | estimation process |
People born in Chouteau County (1)
American anthropologist Albert Spaulding was born in Chouteau County
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 |
