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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Bozeman Metro

Bozeman, MT · 1 counties · 118,960 residents · 2,605.353 sq mi
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Bozeman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,124. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,000. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118,960
+75%since 2000
from 67,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+9%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K65K87K109K131K1990201020202024Bozeman
2024124K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,124
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,885
+104%since 2000
from $19,074 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,131
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+51%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(64,672)
Black0.2%(148)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,047)
Asian0.9%(599)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(4,487)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(104,003)
Black0.4%(493)
Hispanic / Latino5%(5,895)
Asian1.2%(1,389)
Other3.4%(4,006)
Diversity Score23.7%(28,137)
Segregation Score22.3%(26,521)
Diversity Score
24
+258%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

BozemanCENTRAL58,814
What's inside

1 component county

Gallatin CountyCENTRAL128,740
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bozeman, MT?

Bozeman, MT has about 118,960 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bozeman, MT?

The typical household in Bozeman, MT earns about $70,124 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bozeman, MT expensive?

In Bozeman, MT, the median home is worth about $388,000, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.

How educated are people in Bozeman, MT?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bozeman, MT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bozeman, MT?

About 11.0% of people in Bozeman, MT live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bozeman, MT grown since 1990?

Yes, Bozeman, MT has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68,497 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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