Glacier, MT County is a picturesque rural county located in the northern part of Montana. With a population of 13,827 and a population density of 5 people per square mile, Glacier is an ideal place to visit or to live for those who enjoy small town living. The area offers year-round outdoor activities such as skiing at Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort in Lakeside, hiking and camping in Glacier National Park, fishing in Flathead Lake, and white water rafting on the Flathead River. Local businesses include restaurants such as the Izaak Walton Inn and North 40 Outfitters that provide supplies for outdoor recreation. Other local organizations like the Apgar Visitor Center offer educational programs and tours to help visitors learn more about the culture of the area. For sports enthusiasts, there is the annual Whitefish Marathon which draws participants from all over Montana and beyond.
The population in Glacier County is 13,827. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Glacier County is 33.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Glacier County is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Glacier County
- 40.0% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 29.4% have children, but are single
Race in Glacier County
- 31.1% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 64.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander