Silver Bow County, Montana
Silver Bow County: County in Montana, United States
About
Silver Bow County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,200 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 35,180 inhabitants. Its county seat is Butte. The county was created 144 years ago in 1880.

Quick Facts about Silver Bow County
Population : | 35,180 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Montana (United States) |
Area : | 1862 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.08% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.92% |
Named for : | Silver Bow Creek |
Altitude : | 5,761 feet / 1756 meters |
Capital : | Butte |
Establishment : | January 01, 1881 |
Time Zone : | America/Denver |
Local time : | 01:32:53 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 2.79% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Silver Bow County is located at 45°54'8"N 112°39'24"W (45.9023600, -112.6567200). It has 4 neighbors: Madison County, Beaverhead County, Deer Lodge County and Jefferson County.
Silver Bow County map
Silver Bow County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Silver Bow County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
Walkerville | 715 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Silver Bow County
Silver Bow County has 4 neighbours.
- Madison County county in Montana, United States
- Beaverhead County county in Montana, United States
- Deer Lodge County county in Montana, United States
- Jefferson County county in Montana, United States
- Butte
Demographics
The population of Silver Bow County increased by 2.79% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 34,200 | - | census |
2011 | 34,405 | 0.6% | estimation process |
2012 | 34,474 | 0.2% | estimation process |
2013 | 34,574 | 0.29% | estimation process |
2014 | 34,752 | 0.51% | estimation process |
2015 | 34,691 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2016 | 34,696 | 0.01% | estimation process |
2017 | 34,811 | 0.33% | estimation process |
2018 | 34,739 | -0.21% | estimation process |
2019 | 34,915 | 0.5% | estimation process |
2020 | 35,180 | 0.75% | estimation process |
People born in Silver Bow County (1)
Terry Rossland was born in Silver Bow 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 |
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 |
Lincoln County | 20,343 | County in Montana, United States |