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Bozeman

Montana · 53,293 residents · 21.377 sq mi
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Bozeman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,695. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $412,500. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $412,500, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,293
+94%since 2000
from 27,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,493 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 1,287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.1
+11%since 2000
from 25.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K29K39K49K59K1990201020202024Bozeman
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,695
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,526
+127%since 2000
from $16,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$412,500
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
57.8% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+66%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(25,817)
Black0.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(438)
Asian1.6%(442)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(2,422)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(46,064)
Black0.6%(313)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,646)
Asian1.8%(938)
Other3.9%(2,093)
Diversity Score26.5%(14,145)
Diversity Score
27
+202%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bozeman, Montana?

Bozeman, Montana has about 53,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bozeman, Montana?

The typical household in Bozeman, Montana earns about $59,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bozeman, Montana expensive?

In Bozeman, Montana, the median home is worth about $412,500, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Bozeman, Montana?

About 63.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bozeman, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bozeman, Montana?

About 17.2% of people in Bozeman, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bozeman, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bozeman, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30,633 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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