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Most educated, Montana cities · 2000

Montana cities ranked by the share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2000 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

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 1990

01Bozeman, MTMT58,81449.5%+19%

02Helena, MTMT35,13839.8%+16%

03Whitefish, MTMT9,35839.0%+80%

04Missoula, MTMT78,90338.0%+14%

05Bigfork, MTMT5,56535.6%–

06Four Corners, MTMT5,79130.1%–

07Helena Valley West Central, MTMT8,05628.9%+9%

08Billings, MTMT121,23928.5%+21%

09Belgrade, MTMT13,10727.3%+39%

10Orchard Homes, MTMT5,58826.1%+17%

11Helena Valley Northwest, MTMT5,18323.1%+59%

12Havre, MTMT9,26422.9%+3%

13Great Falls, MTMT60,20822.4%+16%

14Butte-Silver Bow, MTMT35,46921.9%+21%

15Hamilton, MTMT5,45121.9%+25%

16Kalispell, MTMT31,85121.9%+22%

17Helena Valley Southeast, MTMT9,10820.2%+43%

18Livingston, MTMT9,29020.0%+38%

19Miles City, MTMT8,45019.8%+20%

20Lewistown, MTMT6,17919.3%+38%

21Polson, MTMT5,65318.2%+30%

22Lockwood, MTMT7,18116.7%+49%

23Sidney, MTMT6,21716.1%+6%

24Laurel, MTMT7,20514.9%+26%

25Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MTMT9,70914.7%+28%

26Columbia Falls, MTMT5,75313.5%+14%

27Evergreen, MTMT9,61110.3%+30%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS