STATE · ADMITTED 1889 · 1990 CENSUS
Montana
799,065 residents · 56 counties · 497 cities · 319 census tracts
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Montana has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,988. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $56,500.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20241.1M
Section 02
Income & economy
$22,988
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,024 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$56,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Montana on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(807,823)
Black0.3%(2,534)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18,081)
Asian0.5%(4,569)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(66,583)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(741,340)
Black0.3%(2,047)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12,167)
Asian0.5%(4,256)
Other6.4%(51,422)
Diversity Score20.1%(160,423)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
81.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
No data for the years selected.
Section 02
Largest cities
1.Billings121,239
2.Missoula78,903
3.Great Falls60,208
4.Bozeman58,814
5.Butte-Silver Bow35,469
6.Helena35,138
7.Kalispell31,851
8.Belgrade13,107
9.Anaconda-Deer Lodge County9,709
10.Evergreen9,611
11.Whitefish9,358
12.Livingston9,290
Frequently asked
How many people live in Montana?
Montana has about 799,065 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Montana?
The typical household in Montana earns about $22,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Montana expensive?
In Montana, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.
How educated are people in Montana?
About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Montana?
About 16.1% of people in Montana live below the federal poverty line.
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