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STATE · ADMITTED 1889 · 2010 ACS

Montana

989,415 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 $43,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,300.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989,415
+10%since 2000
from 902,195 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
767K863K958K1.1M1.1M1990201020202024Montana
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,872
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,024 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,836
+39%since 2000
from $17,151 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(868,628)
Black0.4%(3,743)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(28,565)
Asian0.6%(6,138)
Other8.1%(79,950)
Diversity Score27.3%(269,695)
Diversity Score
27
+269%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 989,415 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montana?

The typical household in Montana earns about $43,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montana expensive?

In Montana, the median home is worth about $173,300, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Montana?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montana?

About 14.5% of people in Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190,350 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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