Sanders, MT County is located in the northwest corner of Montana and has a population of 12,298 people. The population density in this county is 4 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. Residents of Sanders County enjoy a diverse selection of businesses, year round outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events. Businesses like The Museum Café & Bakery, Val’s Triple Ace Hardware, and Ye Old Barber Shop provide services to locals and visitors alike. Popular year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Thompson Falls State Park, camping at Noxon Rapids Reservoir, fishing on the Clark Fork River, and hunting in Kootenai National Forest. Local organizations such as Sanders County Economic Development Council provide support to residents. In addition to these activities there are various sporting events that take place throughout the year such as local rodeos and basketball tournaments sponsored by Sanders County School District #6.
The population in Sanders County is 12,298. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sanders County is 54.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sanders County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sanders County
- 56.4% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 23.4% are married with children
- 8.2% have children, but are single
Race in Sanders County
- 90.3% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 3.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander