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Most densely populated, Montana cities

Montana cities ranked by residents per square mile (2025). This list covers the 19 cities in Montana that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOPULATION DENSITYVS –

01Laurel, MTMT7,2052,766–

02Bozeman, MTMT58,8142,751–

03Belgrade, MTMT13,1072,694–

04Billings, MTMT121,2392,660–

05Great Falls, MTMT60,2082,603–

06Columbia Falls, MTMT5,7532,522–

07Miles City, MTMT8,4502,513–

08Kalispell, MTMT31,8512,511–

09Havre, MTMT9,2642,498–

10Missoula, MTMT78,9032,266–

11Hamilton, MTMT5,4512,143–

12Helena, MTMT35,1382,080–

13Sidney, MTMT6,2171,891–

14Livingston, MTMT9,2901,549–

15Whitefish, MTMT9,3581,303–

16Polson, MTMT5,6531,258–

17Lewistown, MTMT6,1791,080–

18Butte-Silver Bow, MTMT35,46950–

19Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MTMT9,70913–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU POPULATION ESTIMATES