Powell County, Montana
Powell County: County in Montana, United States
About
Powell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,027 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,817 inhabitants. Its county seat is Deer Lodge. The county was created 124 years ago in 1900.
Quick Facts about Powell County
| Population : | 6,817 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| Different from : | Powell County |
| Area : | 6042 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | Mount Powell |
| Capital : | Deer Lodge |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1901 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 10:32:05 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Powell County is located at 46°51'24"N 112°56'10"W (46.8566300, -112.9362000). It has 4 neighbors: Deer Lodge County, Flathead County, Granite County and Lewis and Clark County.
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The largest city of Powell County is Deer Lodge with a population of 2,805. . See all Powell County cities & populated places.
Powell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Powell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Lodge | 2,805 | City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States |
| Dutton | 325 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Powell County
Powell County has 4 neighbours.
- Deer Lodge County county in Montana, United States
- Flathead County county in Montana, United States
- Granite County county in Montana, United States
- Lewis and Clark County county in Montana, United States
- Deer Lodge
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Powell County decreased by 3.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,027 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,084 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,081 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,957 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,882 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,799 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,841 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,789 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,953 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,890 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,817 | -1.07% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Powell County , Kentucky county in Montana, United States with a population of 12,218 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 |
