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STATE · ADMITTED 1889 · 2020 ACS

Montana

1,084,225 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 $56,539. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,900.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,084,225
+20%since 2000
from 902,195 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
767K863K958K1.1M1.1M1990201020202024Montana
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,539
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,024 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,463
+89%since 2000
from $17,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(901,318)
Black0.5%(5,077)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(45,199)
Asian0.7%(8,077)
Other9.2%(100,042)
Diversity Score33.2%(360,214)
Diversity Score
33
+350%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 1,084,225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montana?

The typical household in Montana earns about $56,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montana expensive?

In Montana, the median home is worth about $244,900, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Montana?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montana?

About 12.8% 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 285,160 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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Metro areas
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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