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East Missoula

Montana · 2,157 residents · 1.205 sq mi
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East Missoula has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,000. Households here earn about 27% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,157
+4%since 2000
from 2,070 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,790 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024East Missoula
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,536
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,921
+79%since 2000
from $13,333 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
−4%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,913)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,969)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(55)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other6.3%(137)
Diversity Score22.4%(484)
Diversity Score
22
+252%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Missoula, Montana?

East Missoula, Montana has about 2,157 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Missoula, Montana?

The typical household in East Missoula, Montana earns about $55,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Missoula, Montana expensive?

In East Missoula, Montana, the median home is worth about $192,000, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in East Missoula, Montana?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Missoula, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Missoula, Montana?

About 9.3% of people in East Missoula, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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