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Highest labor force participation, Montana cities · 2020

Montana cities ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 27 cities in Montana that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Four Corners, MTMT5,79177.9%–

02Belgrade, MTMT13,10777.4%–

03Helena Valley Northwest, MTMT5,18373.9%–

04Missoula, MTMT78,90373.3%–

05Bozeman, MTMT58,81471.9%–

06Laurel, MTMT7,20571.7%–

07Helena Valley Southeast, MTMT9,10871.2%–

08Lockwood, MTMT7,18170.8%–

09Whitefish, MTMT9,35870.0%–

10Sidney, MTMT6,21769.8%–

11Evergreen, MTMT9,61168.2%–

12Livingston, MTMT9,29066.8%–

13Billings, MTMT121,23966.6%–

14Miles City, MTMT8,45066.4%–

15Helena, MTMT35,13866.1%–

16Helena Valley West Central, MTMT8,05666.1%–

17Kalispell, MTMT31,85165.3%–

18Havre, MTMT9,26464.4%–

19Great Falls, MTMT60,20863.2%–

20Columbia Falls, MTMT5,75361.8%–

21Orchard Homes, MTMT5,58860.6%–

22Butte-Silver Bow, MTMT35,46960.3%–

23Polson, MTMT5,65358.9%–

24Lewistown, MTMT6,17953.4%–

25Hamilton, MTMT5,45151.1%–

26Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MTMT9,70950.7%–

27Bigfork, MTMT5,56548.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES