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Roundup is a city in and the county seat of Musselshell County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,742 as of the 2020 census.
The city was incorporated in 1909. It has a Commissioner-Executive form of government.
The post office opened in 1883. In 1907, the Milwaukee Road reached Roundup.
From Hell to Breakfast in Old Montana, by Leland Blanchard, tells the story of pioneers who lived and worked in Roundup in the early 1900s. (2017). 9781548434175 ISBN 9781548434175
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The southern border of the city follows the north bank of the Musselshell River, an east- and then north-flowing tributary of the Missouri River. The Bull Mountains rise to the south of Roundup.
There were 814 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were Marriage living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.94.
The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
There were 833 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were Marriage living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,144, and the median income for a family was $31,129. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $17,011 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,123. About 13.7% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.
Roundup is a hub in Amazon.com's supply chain with a growing industry of prep centers, or businesses that specialize in packing goods to meet the requirements of Amazon's highly automated warehouses.
Roundup School-Community Library is a public library which serves the area.
Hunting options are plentiful. The area has an abundance of whitetail and mule deer, antelope, and gamebirds. The large number of animals can become a safety hazard, so an annual archery-only hunt is authorized in and around the town after the usual hunting season.
There are two radio stations licensed in Roundup. KQLJ-LP is a religious channel affiliated with Three Angels Broadcasting Network. KXEM is also a religious channel. It is part of Your Network of Praise.
Roundup Airport is a public use airport located north of town.
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