Treasure County

Treasure County, Montana

PO Box 392
Hysham, MT 59038
Phone: (406) 342-5547
Fax: (406) 342-5445

In south-central MT, northeast of Billings; organized Feb 7, 1919 from Rosebud County. Name Origin: For the nickname of MT, the "Treasure State."

Area (sq mi):: 984.11 (land 978.86; water 5.24) Population per square mile: 0.70
Population 2005: 689 State rank: 55 Population change: 2000-20005 -20.00%; 1990-2000 -1.50% Population 2000: 861 (White 95.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.50%; Asian 0.30%; Other 3.10%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 41.80
Income 2000: per capita $14,392; median household $29,830; Population below poverty level: 14.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,179-$18,272
Unemployment (2004): 4.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.10% Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.80%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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