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Montana Overview

Nov 8, 1889
INCORPORATED
147,039
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
145,541
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,498
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
3,400
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
12,799
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
1,800
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
7.5
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
59901
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Billings
LARGEST CITY
Yellowstone County
LARGEST COUNTY
1,091,840
TOTAL POPULATION
553,716
MALE POPULATION
538,124
FEMALE POPULATION
102.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,837
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,027
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,341
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,359
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
559,192
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Montana Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Montana

The largest zip codes in Montana by population are 59901 (60,177), 59102 (48,480), 59718 (42,538), 59101 (40,848), and 59715 (39,061).
60,177 (5.51%)
48,480 (4.44%)
42,538 (3.90%)
40,848 (3.74%)
39,061 (3.58%)
34,895 (3.20%)
34,010 (3.11%)
33,990 (3.11%)
31,447 (2.88%)
31,094 (2.85%)
29,846 (2.73%)
28,417 (2.60%)
23,248 (2.13%)
22,921 (2.10%)
19,533 (1.79%)
19,057 (1.75%)
17,109 (1.57%)
15,381 (1.41%)
14,625 (1.34%)
14,183 (1.30%)
13,660 (1.25%)
13,565 (1.24%)
12,851 (1.18%)
12,358 (1.13%)
12,182 (1.12%)
11,610 (1.06%)
11,528 (1.06%)
9,545 (0.87%)
9,424 (0.86%)
9,161 (0.84%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Montana

The largest cities in Montana by population are Billings (117,093), Missoula (74,627), Great Falls (60,373), Bozeman (53,500), and Butte Silver Bow balance (34,638).
117,093 (10.72%)
74,627 (6.83%)
60,373 (5.53%)
53,500 (4.90%)
34,638 (3.17%)
32,529 (2.98%)
25,473 (2.33%)
10,941 (1.00%)
9,435 (0.86%)
9,374 (0.86%)
9,332 (0.85%)
8,514 (0.78%)
8,489 (0.78%)
8,432 (0.77%)
8,206 (0.75%)
8,098 (0.74%)
7,393 (0.68%)
7,181 (0.66%)
6,257 (0.57%)
5,988 (0.55%)
5,631 (0.52%)
5,435 (0.50%)
5,265 (0.48%)
5,218 (0.48%)
5,143 (0.47%)
4,953 (0.45%)
4,861 (0.45%)
4,806 (0.44%)
29.Lolo
4,573 (0.42%)
4,281 (0.39%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Montana

The largest counties in Montana by population are Yellowstone County (165,524), Gallatin County (119,685), Missoula County (118,541), Flathead County (105,950), and Cascade County (84,423).
165,524 (15.16%)
119,685 (10.96%)
118,541 (10.86%)
105,950 (9.70%)
84,423 (7.73%)
71,487 (6.55%)
44,876 (4.11%)
35,306 (3.23%)
31,509 (2.89%)
20,157 (1.85%)
17,320 (1.59%)
16,238 (1.49%)
13,781 (1.26%)
13,090 (1.20%)
12,615 (1.16%)
12,273 (1.12%)
11,957 (1.10%)
11,496 (1.05%)
11,366 (1.04%)
10,799 (0.99%)
10,645 (0.97%)
9,469 (0.87%)
9,435 (0.86%)
8,978 (0.82%)
8,915 (0.82%)
8,742 (0.80%)
8,310 (0.76%)
7,552 (0.69%)
7,030 (0.64%)
6,998 (0.64%)
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Race in Montana

The most populous races in Montana are White / Caucasian (943,827 | 86.4%), Native / Alaskan (63,493 | 5.8%), and Two or more Races (57,010 | 5.2%).
Race in Montana
Race# Population% Population
Asian9,2110.8%
Black / African American6,0260.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific6810.1%
Hispanic or Latino45,8814.2%
Native / Alaskan63,4935.8%
White / Caucasian943,82786.4%
Two or more Races57,0105.2%
Some other Race11,5921.1%
Total1,091,840100.0%

Ancestry in Montana

The most populous ancestries reported in Montana are German (255,085 | 23.4%), Irish (148,897 | 13.6%), English (133,788 | 12.2%), Norwegian (86,187 | 7.9%), and American (55,959 | 5.1%), together accounting for 62.3% of all Montana residents.
Ancestry in Montana
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan60.0%
African7950.1%
Alaska Native2860.0%
Alaskan Athabascan540.0%
Albanian130.0%
Aleut2390.0%
Alsatian250.0%
American55,9595.1%
Apache5600.1%
Arab1,6440.2%
Arapaho3840.0%
Argentinean3140.0%
Armenian7060.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac300.0%
Australian3890.0%
Austrian3,8800.4%
Bahamian280.0%
Bangladeshi4300.0%
Barbadian310.0%
Basque8240.1%
Belgian2,1000.2%
Belizean10.0%
Bermudan420.0%
Bhutanese2,8640.3%
Blackfeet14,7931.3%
Bolivian550.0%
Brazilian2020.0%
British6,0440.5%
Bulgarian3180.0%
Burmese1,8000.2%
Cajun460.0%
Cambodian390.0%
Canadian2,5160.2%
Celtic2610.0%
Central American1,1550.1%
Central American Indian780.0%
Cherokee3,0120.3%
Cheyenne5,7760.5%
Chickasaw1780.0%
Chilean3210.0%
Chippewa4,8280.4%
Choctaw6690.1%
Colombian7470.1%
Colville990.0%
Comanche1100.0%
Costa Rican1080.0%
Cree2,0400.2%
Creek1690.0%
Croatian2,3750.2%
Crow10,0740.9%
Cuban9720.1%
Cypriot300.0%
Czech6,0310.5%
Czechoslovakian1,4300.1%
Danish11,8051.1%
Delaware470.0%
Dominican3490.0%
Dutch19,0691.8%
Dutch West Indian1330.0%
Eastern European2,1460.2%
Ecuadorian1560.0%
Egyptian2400.0%
English133,78812.2%
Estonian580.0%
Ethiopian2720.0%
European28,0202.6%
Fijian1960.0%
Filipino2140.0%
Finnish6,9130.6%
French30,9592.8%
French American Indian3160.0%
French Canadian6,9630.6%
German255,08523.4%
German Russian2010.0%
Ghanaian130.0%
Greek2,4590.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1110.0%
Guatemalan3040.0%
Guyanese390.0%
Haitian2570.0%
Honduran2540.0%
Hopi310.0%
Houma70.0%
Hungarian3,8930.4%
Icelander2830.0%
Indian (Asian)3,3430.3%
Indonesian70.0%
Inupiat2260.0%
Iranian3790.0%
Irish148,89713.6%
Iroquois2910.0%
Israeli610.0%
Italian38,4413.5%
Jamaican1870.0%
Japanese260.0%
Kiowa530.0%
Korean5,4410.5%
Laotian680.0%
Latvian990.0%
Lebanese8080.1%
Lithuanian1,5460.1%
Lumbee200.0%
Luxembourger4210.0%
Macedonian680.0%
Malaysian2000.0%
Maltese740.0%
Menominee240.0%
Mexican30,8242.8%
Mexican American Indian3540.0%
Mongolian530.0%
Moroccan60.0%
Native Hawaiian1,1210.1%
Navajo9010.1%
New Zealander620.0%
Nicaraguan1490.0%
Nigerian640.0%
Northern European5,6770.5%
Norwegian86,1877.9%
Osage330.0%
Ottawa1050.0%
Paiute660.0%
Pakistani3320.0%
Palestinian350.0%
Panamanian2190.0%
Paraguayan660.0%
Pennsylvania German1,2300.1%
Peruvian4300.0%
Pima50.0%
Polish18,7671.7%
Portuguese1,9210.2%
Potawatomi2850.0%
Pueblo1350.0%
Puerto Rican2,0780.2%
Puget Sound Salish1370.0%
Romanian1,0890.1%
Russian8,6160.8%
Salvadoran1210.0%
Samoan5370.1%
Scandinavian13,8311.3%
Scotch-Irish14,1231.3%
Scottish30,0682.8%
Seminole720.0%
Serbian9630.1%
Shoshone5600.1%
Sioux3,5310.3%
Slavic1,0920.1%
Slovak1,1680.1%
Slovene7990.1%
South African2010.0%
South American2,4470.2%
South American Indian1860.0%
Spaniard2,8000.3%
Spanish2,7430.3%
Spanish American1540.0%
Sri Lankan1,1360.1%
Subsaharan African1,5710.1%
Swedish29,6442.7%
Swiss5,1910.5%
Syrian1000.0%
Thai1,1720.1%
Tlingit-Haida3060.0%
Tohono O'Odham430.0%
Tongan4350.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian610.0%
Tsimshian30.0%
Turkish3760.0%
Ukrainian3,6050.3%
Uruguayan580.0%
Ute1870.0%
Venezuelan2480.0%
Vietnamese30.0%
Welsh8,9980.8%
West Indian1850.0%
Yakama200.0%
Yaqui200.0%
Yugoslavian1,5530.1%
Yup'ik880.0%
Zimbabwean150.0%
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Immigrants in Montana

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Montana came from Europe (7,681 | 0.7%), Asia (7,224 | 0.7%), Latin America (4,841 | 0.4%), Canada (3,503 | 0.3%), and Western Europe (3,226 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Montana residents.
Immigrants in Montana
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa9710.1%
Albania30.0%
Argentina1250.0%
Armenia200.0%
Asia7,2240.7%
Australia2500.0%
Austria440.0%
Bangladesh30.0%
Belarus2760.0%
Belgium770.0%
Belize250.0%
Bolivia70.0%
Brazil2680.0%
Bulgaria980.0%
Cambodia60.0%
Canada3,5030.3%
Caribbean4010.0%
Central America3,0540.3%
Chile470.0%
China1,6320.2%
Colombia2550.0%
Costa Rica410.0%
Croatia120.0%
Cuba770.0%
Czechoslovakia1550.0%
Denmark660.0%
Dominica310.0%
Dominican Republic1070.0%
Eastern Africa4130.0%
Eastern Asia2,6830.3%
Eastern Europe2,5530.2%
Ecuador1040.0%
Egypt1410.0%
El Salvador100.0%
England4060.0%
Ethiopia1620.0%
Europe7,6810.7%
Fiji210.0%
France1860.0%
Germany2,3100.2%
Ghana500.0%
Greece130.0%
Guatemala1470.0%
Guyana910.0%
Haiti1260.0%
Honduras290.0%
Hong Kong2440.0%
Hungary1930.0%
India4150.0%
Indonesia130.0%
Iran1720.0%
Iraq500.0%
Ireland1050.0%
Israel460.0%
Italy1470.0%
Jamaica440.0%
Japan3850.0%
Kazakhstan430.0%
Kenya260.0%
Korea6660.1%
Kuwait1100.0%
Laos850.0%
Latin America4,8410.4%
Latvia320.0%
Lebanon610.0%
Liberia10.0%
Lithuania220.0%
Malaysia610.0%
Mexico2,6080.2%
Micronesia230.0%
Middle Africa140.0%
Moldova2130.0%
Nepal1010.0%
Netherlands3680.0%
Nicaragua900.0%
Nigeria230.0%
North Macedonia100.0%
Northern Africa1420.0%
Northern Europe1,6000.2%
Norway500.0%
Oceania4930.1%
Pakistan270.0%
Panama1040.0%
Peru2400.0%
Philippines1,7350.2%
Poland1960.0%
Portugal130.0%
Romania2590.0%
Russia4250.0%
Saudi Arabia2310.0%
Scotland1510.0%
Singapore160.0%
South Africa2410.0%
South America1,3860.1%
South Central Asia1,0680.1%
South Eastern Asia2,6830.3%
Southern Europe2930.0%
Spain1200.0%
Sri Lanka1820.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines40.0%
Sweden400.0%
Switzerland2410.0%
Taiwan2040.0%
Thailand1890.0%
Trinidad and Tobago120.0%
Turkey1700.0%
Ukraine5670.1%
Uruguay430.0%
Venezuela1370.0%
Vietnam5780.1%
Western Africa1190.0%
Western Asia7900.1%
Western Europe3,2260.3%
Zimbabwe180.0%
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Sex and Age in Montana

Sex and Age in Montana

The most populous age groups in Montana are 20 to 24 Years (39,277 | 7.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (39,581 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Montana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30,328 (5.5%)28,675 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years32,709 (5.9%)30,581 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years35,276 (6.4%)33,525 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years35,750 (6.5%)32,423 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years39,277 (7.1%)35,096 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years36,705 (6.6%)33,966 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years35,567 (6.4%)33,916 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years36,739 (6.6%)33,856 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years33,747 (6.1%)32,020 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years31,117 (5.6%)29,065 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years31,285 (5.7%)29,731 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years34,507 (6.2%)35,704 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years39,193 (7.1%)39,581 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years35,143 (6.4%)37,168 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years29,225 (5.3%)28,007 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years18,659 (3.4%)19,730 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years10,525 (1.9%)11,916 (2.2%)
85 Years and over7,964 (1.4%)13,164 (2.5%)
Total553,716 (100.0%)538,124 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Montana

Median Family Size in Montana

The median family size in Montana is 3.01 persons per family, with single female/mother families (34,767 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (19,410 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Montana
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple216,250 (80.0%)2.99
Single Male/Father19,410 (7.2%)2.89
Single Female/Mother34,767 (12.9%)3.18
Total Families270,427 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Montana

The median household size in Montana is 2.39 persons per household, with single female/mother households (34,767 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (173,490 | 39.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Montana
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple216,250 (48.7%)3.02
Single Male/Father19,410 (4.4%)3.31
Single Female/Mother34,767 (7.8%)3.45
Non-family173,490 (39.1%)1.30
Total Households443,917 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Montana

Out of a total of 443,917 households in Montana, 270,427 (60.9%) are family households, while 173,490 (39.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 141,404, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 137,338.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Montana
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-137,338 (30.9%)
2-Person Households141,404 (31.9%)29,628 (6.7%)
3-Person Households53,115 (12.0%)3,917 (0.9%)
4-Person Households44,996 (10.1%)1,969 (0.4%)
5-Person Households19,111 (4.3%)411 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,805 (1.5%)107 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,996 (1.1%)120 (0.0%)
Total270,427 (60.9%)173,490 (39.1%)

Female Fertility in Montana

Fertility by Age in Montana

Average fertility rate in Montana is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Montana
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years372 (2.9%)11.0
20 to 34 years9,228 (70.9%)90.0
35 to 50 years3,424 (26.3%)34.0
Total13,024 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Montana

74.4% of women with births (13,024) in Montana are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 87.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Montana
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years47 (12.6%)325 (87.4%)
20 to 34 years6,893 (74.7%)2,335 (25.3%)
35 to 50 years2,743 (80.1%)681 (19.9%)
Total9,690 (74.4%)3,334 (25.6%)

Fertility by Education in Montana

Average fertility rate in Montana is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Montana
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,160 (8.9%)37.0
High School Diploma3,118 (23.9%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree4,170 (32.0%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree3,085 (23.7%)58.0
Graduate Degree1,491 (11.5%)63.0
Total13,024 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Montana

25.6% of women with births in Montana are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 50.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Montana
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School575 (49.6%)585 (50.4%)
High School Diploma1,709 (54.8%)1,409 (45.2%)
College or Associate's Degree3,161 (75.8%)1,009 (24.2%)
Bachelor's Degree2,826 (91.6%)259 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree1,413 (94.8%)78 (5.2%)
Total9,690 (74.4%)3,334 (25.6%)

Income in Montana

Income Overview in Montana

Per Capita Income in Montana is $37,837, while median incomes of families and households are $84,027 and $66,341 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,091,840$37,837
Median Family Income270,427$84,027
Mean Family Income270,427$109,442
Median Household Income443,917$66,341
Mean Household Income443,917$90,142
Income Deficit270,427$10,359
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,091,84029.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,091,84070.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,091,8400.46

Earnings by Sex in Montana

Average Earnings in Montana are $36,266, $43,187 for men and $30,643 for women, a difference of 29.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Montana
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male321,513 (53.4%)$43,187
Female279,994 (46.6%)$30,643
Total601,507 (100.0%)$36,266

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Montana

The most common earnings brackets in Montana are $100,000+ for men (45,487 | 14.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (20,621 | 7.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Montana
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15,608 (4.9%)19,220 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99911,900 (3.7%)13,607 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49910,772 (3.4%)14,068 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9997,385 (2.3%)9,552 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49910,248 (3.2%)10,573 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9999,023 (2.8%)10,659 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4997,391 (2.3%)10,299 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9996,735 (2.1%)9,007 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4999,073 (2.8%)9,369 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9999,372 (2.9%)10,624 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99918,495 (5.8%)20,429 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99917,143 (5.3%)20,621 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99916,671 (5.2%)18,570 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99915,606 (4.9%)14,422 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99917,505 (5.4%)14,900 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99914,364 (4.5%)10,921 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99924,729 (7.7%)17,495 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99920,963 (6.5%)12,891 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99933,043 (10.3%)17,467 (6.2%)
$100,000+45,487 (14.1%)15,300 (5.5%)
Total321,513 (100.0%)279,994 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Montana

Average earnings in Montana are $50,324 for men and $35,397 for women, a difference of 29.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,016, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,666. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,486, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,096.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Montana
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,666$19,096
High School Diploma$42,524$26,495
College or Associate's Degree$47,199$32,285
Bachelor's Degree$59,456$43,246
Graduate Degree$80,016$59,486
Total$50,324$35,397

Family Income in Montana

Family Income Brackets in Montana

According to the Montana family income data, there are 57,060 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4,327 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Montana
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006,7612.5%
$10,000 to $14,9994,3271.6%
$15,000 to $24,99911,0884.1%
$25,000 to $34,99917,0376.3%
$35,000 to $49,99928,12410.4%
$50,000 to $74,99950,57018.7%
$75,000 to $99,99942,72715.8%
$100,000 to $149,99957,06021.1%
$150,000 to $199,99926,5029.8%
$200,000+25,9619.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Montana

4-person families (42,658 | 15.8%) account for the highest median family income in Montana with $102,893 per family, while 2-person families (149,612 | 55.3%) have the highest median income of $38,469 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Montana
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families149,612 (55.3%)$76,938
3-Person Families50,724 (18.8%)$85,783
4-Person Families42,658 (15.8%)$102,893
5-Person Families16,804 (6.2%)$97,995
6-Person Families6,348 (2.4%)$89,528
7+ Person Families4,281 (1.6%)$96,736
Total270,427 (100.0%)$84,027

Family Income by Number of Earners in Montana

The median family income in Montana is $84,027, with families comprising 3+ earners (24,366) having the highest median family income of $129,547, while families with no earners (45,726) have the lowest median family income of $53,868, accounting for 9.0% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Montana
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners45,726 (16.9%)$53,868
1 Earner81,139 (30.0%)$61,699
2 Earners119,196 (44.1%)$105,047
3+ Earners24,366 (9.0%)$129,547
Total270,427 (100.0%)$84,027

Household Income in Montana

Household Income Brackets in Montana

With 81,237 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Montana, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 19,088 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Montana
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020,4204.6%
$10,000 to $14,99919,0884.3%
$15,000 to $24,99934,1827.7%
$25,000 to $34,99939,0658.8%
$35,000 to $49,99955,04612.4%
$50,000 to $74,99981,23718.3%
$75,000 to $99,99960,81713.7%
$100,000 to $149,99970,58315.9%
$150,000 to $199,99931,0747.0%
$200,000+31,9627.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Montana

The median household income in Montana is $66,341, with the highest median household income of $78,432 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 151,924 households (34.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,257, with 22,514 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Montana
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years22,514 (5.1%)$38,257
25 to 44 Years136,265 (30.7%)$77,250
45 to 64 Years151,924 (34.2%)$78,432
65+ Years133,214 (30.0%)$50,694
Total443,917 (100.0%)$66,341

Poverty in Montana

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Montana

With 11.8% poverty level for males and 13.1% for females among the residents of Montana, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12,002 males (24.2%) and 11,677 females (26.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Montana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,287 (17.8%)4,148 (14.7%)
5 Years868 (15.1%)861 (13.4%)
6 to 11 Years5,921 (14.7%)5,568 (15.1%)
12 to 14 Years2,845 (14.1%)2,688 (13.8%)
15 Years802 (12.3%)1,031 (15.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,742 (12.6%)1,605 (12.5%)
18 to 24 Years12,002 (24.2%)11,677 (26.7%)
25 to 34 Years6,848 (9.7%)9,436 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years6,837 (9.9%)7,177 (11.0%)
45 to 54 Years4,699 (7.7%)5,229 (8.9%)
55 to 64 Years7,058 (9.7%)7,846 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,464 (8.6%)6,453 (10.0%)
75 Years and over3,086 (8.6%)5,151 (12.3%)
Total63,459 (11.8%)68,870 (13.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Montana

According to the poverty statistics in Montana, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.3% of males and 91.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Montana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24,398 (82.2%)24,137 (85.3%)
5 Years4,869 (84.9%)5,562 (86.6%)
6 to 11 Years34,320 (85.3%)31,214 (84.9%)
12 to 14 Years17,300 (85.9%)16,743 (86.2%)
15 Years5,741 (87.7%)5,438 (84.1%)
16 and 17 Years12,102 (87.4%)11,230 (87.5%)
18 to 24 Years37,581 (75.8%)32,138 (73.4%)
25 to 34 Years63,630 (90.3%)57,979 (86.0%)
35 to 44 Years62,324 (90.1%)58,301 (89.0%)
45 to 54 Years56,649 (92.3%)53,338 (91.1%)
55 to 64 Years65,896 (90.3%)67,040 (89.5%)
65 to 74 Years58,140 (91.4%)58,060 (90.0%)
75 Years and over32,900 (91.4%)36,786 (87.7%)
Total475,850 (88.2%)457,966 (86.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Montana

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Montana show that 3.9% or 8,525 of the total 216,250 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.3%, comprising of 414 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 4,410 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Montana
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children132,783 (96.8%)4,410 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children57,132 (96.5%)2,069 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children16,185 (90.8%)1,632 (9.2%)
5 or more Children1,625 (79.7%)414 (20.3%)
Total207,725 (96.1%)8,525 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Montana

According to the poverty data in Montana, 13.4% or 2,597 single-father households and 25.0% or 8,690 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 93 households (78.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 334 households (79.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Montana
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children502 (6.9%)1,320 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,589 (15.1%)5,514 (29.2%)
3 or 4 Children413 (27.5%)1,522 (45.2%)
5 or more Children93 (78.1%)334 (79.7%)
Total2,597 (13.4%)8,690 (25.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Montana

The poverty data for Montana shows that 8,525 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 11,287 of the single-parent households (20.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 414 households (20.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 427 household (79.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Montana
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4,410 (3.2%)1,822 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children2,069 (3.5%)7,103 (24.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,632 (9.2%)1,935 (39.7%)
5 or more Children414 (20.3%)427 (79.4%)
Total8,525 (3.9%)11,287 (20.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Montana

Employment by Class of Employer in Montana

Among the 526,969 employed individuals in Montana, private company employees (305,871 | 58.0%), not-for-profit organizations (51,949 | 9.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (46,271 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Montana
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees305,87158.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)31,6476.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)46,2718.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations51,9499.9%
Local Government Employees38,5017.3%
State Government Employees28,4475.4%
Federal Government Employees22,4744.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1,8090.3%
Total526,969100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Montana

According to the labor force statistics for Montana, out of the total population over 16 years of age (887,607), 63.0% or 559,192 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 21,808 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.8% or 58,922 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 3,384 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Montana
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years26,857 (48.8%)3,384 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years59,647 (80.2%)4,295 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years59,646 (84.4%)2,445 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years58,922 (84.8%)1,591 (2.7%)
35 to 44 Years114,135 (83.7%)3,766 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years100,594 (83.0%)2,414 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years52,588 (74.9%)1,735 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years45,925 (58.3%)1,102 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years34,588 (26.7%)1,003 (2.9%)
75 Years and over6,557 (8.0%)151 (2.3%)
Total559,192 (63.0%)21,808 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Montana

According to labor force statistics for Montana, 79.0% of individuals (431,892) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (546,699) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 12,957 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.3% or 164,305 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 1,627 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Montana
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16,949 (57.7%)2,820 (9.6%)
High School Diploma107,903 (73.4%)4,851 (3.3%)
College / Associate Degree142,504 (79.2%)6,118 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher164,305 (86.3%)3,427 (1.8%)
Total431,892 (79.0%)16,401 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Montana

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Montana are Management (66,828 | 12.5%), Community & Social Service (56,522 | 10.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (35,039 | 6.6%), Education Instruction & Library (30,236 | 5.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (28,890 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Montana

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Montana, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.8%), Computers & Mathematics (72.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.7%), Education Instruction & Library (73.1%), and Health Technologists (71.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Montana
OccupationMaleFemale
Management40,591 (60.7%)26,237 (39.3%)
Business & Financial9,596 (42.6%)12,902 (57.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20,775 (71.9%)8,115 (28.1%)
Computers & Mathematics8,383 (72.2%)3,235 (27.8%)
Architecture & Engineering8,222 (87.8%)1,145 (12.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4,170 (52.7%)3,735 (47.2%)
Community & Social Service 19,246 (34.1%)37,276 (65.9%)
Education, Arts & Media3,696 (35.3%)6,779 (64.7%)
Legal Services & Support2,234 (42.1%)3,075 (57.9%)
Education Instruction & Library8,133 (26.9%)22,103 (73.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5,183 (49.3%)5,319 (50.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9,210 (26.3%)25,829 (73.7%)
Health Technologists6,772 (28.2%)17,269 (71.8%)
Total (Category)99,418 (47.4%)110,359 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)283,823 (53.1%)250,284 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Montana are Food Preparation & Serving (35,898 | 6.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (20,260 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (17,127 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (13,688 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (10,197 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Montana

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Montana, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.5%), Security & Protection (75.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.1%), Personal Care & Service (74.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Montana
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,902 (16.9%)14,225 (83.1%)
Security & Protection7,687 (75.4%)2,510 (24.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention4,239 (74.5%)1,453 (25.5%)
Law Enforcement3,448 (76.5%)1,057 (23.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving15,356 (42.8%)20,542 (57.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11,355 (56.0%)8,905 (44.0%)
Personal Care & Service3,527 (25.8%)10,161 (74.2%)
Total (Category)40,827 (42.0%)56,343 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)283,823 (53.1%)250,284 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Montana are Office & Administration (54,501 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (51,142 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Montana

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Montana
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related26,602 (52.0%)24,540 (48.0%)
Office & Administration11,350 (20.8%)43,151 (79.2%)
Total (Category)37,952 (35.9%)67,691 (64.1%)
Total (Overall)283,823 (53.1%)250,284 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Montana are Construction & Extraction (35,850 | 6.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18,791 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8,879 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Montana

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Montana
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7,109 (80.1%)1,770 (19.9%)
Construction & Extraction34,492 (96.2%)1,358 (3.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17,738 (94.4%)1,053 (5.6%)
Total (Category)59,339 (93.4%)4,181 (6.6%)
Total (Overall)283,823 (53.1%)250,284 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Montana are Production (21,278 | 4.0%), Transportation (19,823 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (16,896 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Montana

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Montana
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15,819 (74.3%)5,459 (25.7%)
Transportation17,199 (86.8%)2,624 (13.2%)
Material Moving13,269 (78.5%)3,627 (21.5%)
Total (Category)46,287 (79.8%)11,710 (20.2%)
Total (Overall)283,823 (53.1%)250,284 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Montana

Employment Industries in Montana

The major employment industries in Montana include Health Care & Social Assistance (77,199 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (65,143 | 12.2%), Construction (45,936 | 8.6%), Educational Services (45,763 | 8.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (44,160 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Montana

Employment Industries by Sex in Montana

The Montana industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (91.7%), Construction (90.1%), and Utilities (79.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.3%), Enterprise Management (70.3%), and Educational Services (67.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Montana
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20,314 (77.1%)6,027 (22.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6,739 (91.7%)608 (8.3%)
Construction41,371 (90.1%)4,565 (9.9%)
Manufacturing19,095 (74.7%)6,452 (25.3%)
Wholesale Trade8,926 (77.8%)2,542 (22.2%)
Retail Trade34,945 (53.6%)30,198 (46.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing17,984 (79.1%)4,741 (20.9%)
Utilities3,870 (79.5%)998 (20.5%)
Information4,593 (54.8%)3,784 (45.2%)
Finance & Insurance6,532 (34.7%)12,279 (65.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,895 (50.0%)4,899 (50.0%)
Professional & Scientific17,095 (52.5%)15,473 (47.5%)
Enterprise Management90 (29.7%)213 (70.3%)
Administrative & Support9,857 (56.5%)7,587 (43.5%)
Educational Services15,115 (33.0%)30,648 (67.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17,552 (22.7%)59,647 (77.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6,853 (51.3%)6,500 (48.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services20,072 (45.5%)24,088 (54.5%)
Public Administration15,462 (50.9%)14,930 (49.1%)
Total283,823 (53.1%)250,284 (46.9%)

Education in Montana

School Enrollment in Montana

The most common levels of schooling among the 241,030 students in Montana are middle school (52,836 | 21.9%), high school (50,682 | 21.0%), and elementary school (49,934 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Montana
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13,5345.6%
Kindergarten13,3645.5%
Elementary School49,93420.7%
Middle School52,83621.9%
High School50,68221.0%
College / Undergraduate48,09320.0%
Graduate / Professional12,5875.2%
Total241,030100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Montana

Out of a total of 241,030 students who are enrolled in schools in Montana, 35,672 (14.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 205,358 (85.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4,739 (47.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 34,060 (90.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Montana
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,166 (52.2%)4,739 (47.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old48,953 (84.0%)9,296 (16.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds58,100 (87.7%)8,128 (12.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds34,060 (90.1%)3,742 (9.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16,379 (88.2%)2,185 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22,550 (86.8%)3,436 (13.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11,514 (85.9%)1,895 (14.1%)
35 Years and over8,522 (78.3%)2,365 (21.7%)
Total205,358 (85.2%)35,672 (14.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Montana

Business (43,753 | 15.4%), education (43,124 | 15.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (31,848 | 11.2%), science & technology (31,347 | 11.0%), and social sciences (20,184 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 284,413 individuals in Montana who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Montana
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8,7303.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural31,84811.2%
Physical & Health Sciences10,5993.7%
Psychology12,0614.2%
Social Sciences20,1847.1%
Engineering15,5835.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,8250.6%
Science & Technology31,34711.0%
Business43,75315.4%
Education43,12415.2%
Literature & Languages13,0214.6%
Liberal Arts & History15,0515.3%
Visual & Performing Arts10,7593.8%
Communications9,1523.2%
Arts & Humanities17,3766.1%
Total284,413100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Montana

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Montana

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Montana are males with 2 vehicles (104,401, accounting for 37.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (90,777, making up 43.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Montana
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6,880 (2.5%)4,341 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle39,563 (14.3%)43,725 (18.1%)
2 Vehicles104,401 (37.7%)90,777 (37.5%)
3 Vehicles70,600 (25.5%)58,236 (24.0%)
4 Vehicles32,911 (11.9%)28,188 (11.6%)
5 or more Vehicles22,721 (8.2%)16,895 (7.0%)
Total277,076 (100.0%)242,162 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Montana

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Montana are 10 to 14 minutes (92,305 commuters, 19.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (88,881 commuters, 18.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (88,474 commuters, 18.8%).
Commute Time in Montana
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes33,5397.1%
5 to 9 Minutes88,47418.8%
10 to 14 Minutes92,30519.6%
15 to 19 Minutes88,88118.9%
20 to 24 Minutes57,99712.3%
25 to 29 Minutes20,5594.4%
30 to 34 Minutes39,6868.4%
35 to 39 Minutes6,6351.4%
40 to 44 Minutes6,2371.3%
45 to 59 Minutes15,1973.2%
60 to 89 Minutes12,2462.6%
90 or more Minutes9,2172.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Montana

The most common commute times in Montana are 10 to 14 minutes (49,240 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (44,545 commuters, 20.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Montana
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17,302 (6.8%)16,237 (7.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes43,929 (17.4%)44,545 (20.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes49,240 (19.5%)43,065 (19.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes46,160 (18.3%)42,721 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes31,288 (12.4%)26,709 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes11,024 (4.4%)9,535 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes22,356 (8.8%)17,330 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,906 (1.5%)2,729 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,713 (1.5%)2,524 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,717 (3.5%)6,480 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,079 (3.2%)4,167 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes7,127 (2.8%)2,090 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Montana

The most frequent times of departure to work in Montana are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (42,621, 16.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (47,585, 21.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Montana
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12,425 (4.9%)5,508 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,846 (3.5%)3,515 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11,968 (4.7%)6,068 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM20,850 (8.3%)11,087 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30,329 (12.0%)17,854 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM34,343 (13.6%)30,173 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM42,621 (16.9%)47,585 (21.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM28,969 (11.5%)27,553 (12.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12,011 (4.8%)15,024 (6.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13,320 (5.3%)15,038 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5,754 (2.3%)9,385 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,954 (1.2%)3,506 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,011 (5.5%)12,749 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14,440 (5.7%)13,087 (6.0%)
Total252,841 (100.0%)218,132 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Montana

Occupancy by Ownership in Montana

Of the total 443,917 dwellings in Montana, owner-occupied units account for 306,432 (69.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 137,485 (31.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Montana
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units306,43269.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units137,48531.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units443,917100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Montana

Occupancy by Household Size in Montana
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household137,33830.9%
2-Person Household171,03238.5%
3-Person Household57,03212.9%
4+ Person Household78,51517.7%
Total Housing Units443,917100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Montana

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Montana
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household77,985 (56.8%)59,353 (43.2%)
2-Person Household130,601 (76.4%)40,431 (23.6%)
3-Person Household38,858 (68.1%)18,174 (31.9%)
4+ Person Household58,988 (75.1%)19,527 (24.9%)
Total Housing Units306,432 (69.0%)137,485 (31.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Montana

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Montana
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9,894 (53.6%)8,575 (46.4%)
High School Diploma72,685 (64.7%)39,699 (35.3%)
College/Associate Degree102,656 (67.2%)50,023 (32.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher121,197 (75.6%)39,188 (24.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Montana

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Montana
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years87,94919.8%
35 to 44 Years70,83016.0%
45 to 54 Years65,75014.8%
55 to 64 Years86,17419.4%
65 to 74 Years80,67918.2%
75 to 84 Years38,8678.8%
85 Years and Over13,6683.1%
Total443,917100.0%

Housing Finances in Montana

Median Income by Occupancy in Montana

Median Income by Occupancy in Montana
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied306,432 (69.0%)$78,701
Renter-Occupied137,485 (31.0%)$43,178
Average443,917 (100.0%)$66,341

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Montana

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Montana
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005,678 (1.8%)6,122 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9993,999 (1.3%)4,688 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9997,744 (2.5%)11,282 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9997,434 (2.4%)8,788 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99910,485 (3.4%)7,695 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99921,325 (7.0%)17,524 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99933,295 (10.9%)21,964 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99955,704 (18.2%)25,554 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99945,525 (14.9%)15,266 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99958,939 (19.2%)11,683 (8.5%)
$150,000 or more56,304 (18.4%)6,919 (5.0%)
Total306,432 (100.0%)137,485 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Montana

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Montana
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020,574 (6.7%)5,078 (3.7%)
$300 to $49944,972 (14.7%)8,379 (6.1%)
$500 to $79960,218 (19.7%)28,993 (21.1%)
$800 to $99923,548 (7.7%)23,477 (17.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49953,808 (17.6%)38,273 (27.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99948,027 (15.7%)13,970 (10.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49928,330 (9.2%)4,930 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99913,543 (4.4%)1,269 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more13,412 (4.4%)1,658 (1.2%)
Total306,432 (100.0%)137,485 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Montana

Housing Structures in Montana

Housing Structures in Montana
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached308,47069.5%
Single Unit, Attached18,9064.3%
2 Unit Apartments11,4762.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20,0594.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12,2002.8%
10 or more Apartments29,9396.7%
Mobile Home / Other42,8679.7%
Total443,917100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Montana

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Montana
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached258,398 (83.8%)50,072 (16.2%)
Single Unit, Attached10,288 (54.4%)8,618 (45.6%)
2 Unit Apartments1,855 (16.2%)9,621 (83.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,791 (8.9%)18,268 (91.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments818 (6.7%)11,382 (93.3%)
10 or more Apartments1,698 (5.7%)28,241 (94.3%)
Mobile Home / Other31,584 (73.7%)11,283 (26.3%)
Total306,432 (69.0%)137,485 (31.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Montana

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Montana
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,420 (0.5%)6,424 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms11,580 (3.8%)35,962 (26.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms87,555 (28.6%)59,489 (43.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms100,140 (32.7%)23,560 (17.1%)
8 or more Rooms105,737 (34.5%)12,050 (8.8%)
Total306,432 (100.0%)137,485 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Montana

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Montana
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas172,332 (56.2%)57,559 (41.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas46,403 (15.1%)11,613 (8.5%)
Electricity53,730 (17.5%)60,544 (44.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,441 (0.8%)750 (0.5%)
Coal or Coke447 (0.2%)103 (0.1%)
All other Fuels30,442 (9.9%)5,953 (4.3%)
No Fuel Used637 (0.2%)963 (0.7%)
Total306,432 (100.0%)137,485 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Montana

Household Vehicle Usage in Montana
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5,605 (1.8%)15,004 (10.9%)
1 Vehicle61,015 (19.9%)59,550 (43.3%)
2 Vehicles122,197 (39.9%)42,328 (30.8%)
3 or more Vehicles117,615 (38.4%)20,603 (15.0%)
Total306,432 (100.0%)137,485 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Montana

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Montana

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units137,509168,923
Median Property Value$268,300$335,700
Median Household Income$60,133$38,831
Monthly Housing Costs$519$13,078
Real Estate Taxes$2,195$3,513

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Montana

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Montana
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015,758 (11.5%)3,696 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99911,475 (8.3%)5,301 (3.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99950,328 (36.6%)63,678 (37.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99932,550 (23.7%)57,002 (33.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99914,309 (10.4%)24,277 (14.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9995,624 (4.1%)8,657 (5.1%)
$1,000,000 or more7,465 (5.4%)6,312 (3.7%)
Total137,509 (100.0%)168,923 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Montana

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Montana
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007,029 (5.1%)2,333 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99918,276 (13.3%)2,648 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99913,553 (9.9%)7,387 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99918,583 (13.5%)7,772 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,841 (19.5%)14,712 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,144 (12.5%)28,863 (17.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,610 (13.5%)28,381 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more17,473 (12.7%)40,329 (23.9%)
Total137,509 (100.0%)168,923 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Montana

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Montana
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x35,350 (25.7%)95,149 (56.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x18,322 (13.3%)33,975 (20.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x14,966 (10.9%)36,631 (21.7%)
4.0x or more67,266 (48.9%)29,628 (17.5%)
Total137,509 (100.0%)168,923 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Montana

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Montana
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80022,264 (16.2%)727 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49920,559 (14.9%)9,767 (5.8%)
$800 to $1,49984,107 (61.2%)23,296 (13.8%)
Total137,509 (100.0%)168,923 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Montana

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montana

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montana
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years66,875 (93.7%)4,482 (6.3%)
6 to 18 Years162,467 (93.4%)11,491 (6.6%)
19 to 25 Years86,603 (87.5%)12,382 (12.5%)
26 to 34 Years105,407 (85.4%)17,957 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years117,505 (87.7%)16,535 (12.3%)
45 to 54 Years106,478 (88.9%)13,242 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years133,892 (90.6%)13,853 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years127,510 (99.5%)607 (0.5%)
75 Years and older77,675 (99.7%)248 (0.3%)
Total984,412 (91.6%)90,797 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Montana

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Montana
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born66,875 (93.7%)4,482 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen162,467 (93.4%)11,491 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen86,603 (87.5%)12,382 (12.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Montana

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Montana
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000105,650 (89.0%)13,049 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999164,160 (88.3%)21,824 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999173,952 (90.1%)19,108 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999146,632 (91.7%)13,239 (8.3%)
$100,000 and over379,275 (94.4%)22,650 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montana

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montana
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 631,555 (44.2%)38,080 (53.4%)
6 to 18 Years69,615 (40.0%)102,169 (58.7%)
19 to 25 Years20,519 (20.7%)69,420 (70.1%)
25 to 34 Years28,918 (23.4%)81,961 (66.4%)
35 to 44 Years28,494 (21.3%)95,627 (71.3%)
45 to 54 Years22,951 (19.2%)89,475 (74.7%)
55 to 64 Years33,305 (22.5%)109,731 (74.3%)
65 to 74 Years123,410 (96.3%)72,661 (56.7%)
75 Years and over77,198 (99.1%)49,225 (63.2%)
Total435,965 (40.6%)708,349 (65.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Montana

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Montana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years307 (1.0%)246 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years5,945 (6.7%)3,890 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years10,530 (8.6%)9,498 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years28,713 (14.2%)24,554 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years17,897 (28.1%)14,123 (21.9%)
75 Years and over17,593 (48.9%)18,156 (43.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Montana

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Montana: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years185 (0.6%)175 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years781 (0.9%)409 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,773 (1.5%)1,145 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years10,987 (5.4%)4,278 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years10,739 (16.9%)3,984 (6.2%)
75 Years and over12,203 (33.9%)8,000 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Montana: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years151 (0.5%)181 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years963 (1.1%)558 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,534 (1.3%)1,577 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years4,922 (2.4%)4,190 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,215 (3.5%)2,542 (3.9%)
75 Years and over2,856 (7.9%)3,960 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Montana: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,626 (5.2%)2,844 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years7,653 (6.2%)6,607 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years9,841 (4.9%)9,893 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,754 (5.9%)3,233 (5.0%)
75 Years and over4,078 (11.3%)4,835 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Montana: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years599 (0.7%)536 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,374 (1.1%)1,709 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years11,696 (5.8%)13,545 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,095 (12.7%)9,168 (14.2%)
75 Years and over8,366 (23.3%)11,940 (28.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Montana: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years972 (1.1%)624 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years970 (0.8%)1,150 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years4,076 (2.0%)4,585 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,674 (4.2%)2,203 (3.4%)
75 Years and over2,830 (7.9%)3,914 (9.3%)

Technology Access in Montana

Computing Device Access in Montana

Computing Device Access in Montana
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop353,99979.7%
Smartphone376,12384.7%
Tablet268,14760.4%
No Computing Device31,5247.1%
Total443,917100.0%

Internet Access in Montana

Internet Access in Montana
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,3300.5%
Broadband Home298,05667.1%
Cellular Data Only52,93911.9%
Satellite Internet42,5999.6%
No Internet57,07712.9%
Total443,917100.0%

Montana Summary

Montana is a state located in the western United States. It is the fourth largest state in the country, with an area of 147,042 square miles. Montana is bordered by Idaho to the west, Wyoming to the south, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. Montana is known for its rugged terrain and vast open spaces, and is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States.

History

The area that is now Montana has been inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years. The first Europeans to explore the area were French fur traders, who arrived in the late 1700s. In 1803, the United States acquired the area as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the area, and in 1806, the first permanent white settlement was established in the area.
In 1864, Montana became a U.S. territory, and in 1889, it was admitted to the Union as the 41st state. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Montana experienced a period of rapid growth and development, as gold and silver were discovered in the area. This led to a population boom, and the state's economy was largely based on mining and ranching.

Geography

Montana is located in the western United States, and is bordered by Idaho to the west, Wyoming to the south, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. Montana is the fourth largest state in the country, with an area of 147,042 square miles.
Montana is known for its rugged terrain and vast open spaces. The eastern part of the state is characterized by rolling hills and plains, while the western part of the state is dominated by the Rocky Mountains. The highest point in the state is Granite Peak, which rises to an elevation of 12,807 feet.

Economy

Montana's economy is largely based on agriculture, mining, and tourism. Agriculture is the state's largest industry, and the state is a major producer of wheat, barley, and other grains. Mining is also an important part of the state's economy, and Montana is a major producer of coal, copper, and other minerals. Tourism is also an important part of the state's economy, and Montana is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States.

Demographics

As of 2020, Montana had an estimated population of 1,068,778. The state has a population density of 7.3 people per square mile, making it the fourth least densely populated state in the country. The largest city in the state is Billings, with a population of 109,059. The state's capital is Helena, with a population of 28,190.
The majority of Montana's population is of European descent, with the largest ethnic groups being German (25.3%), Irish (13.2%), English (11.2%), and Norwegian (7.2%). The state also has a significant Native American population, with the largest tribes being the Blackfeet, Crow, and Chippewa. The state also has a small Hispanic population, with the largest groups being Mexican (2.3%) and Puerto Rican (0.3%).

Common Questions

When was Montana Incorporated?
Montana was Incorporated into the Union on Nov 8, 1889.
What is the Total Area of Montana?
Total Area of Montana is 147,039 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Montana?
Total Land Area of Montana is 145,541 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Montana?
Total Water Area of Montana is 1,498 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Montana?
Average Elevation in Montana is 3,400 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Montana?
Highest Elevation in Montana is 12,799 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Montana?
Lowest Elevation in Montana is 1800 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Montana?
Population Density in Montana is 7.5 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Montana?
Total Population of Montana is 1,091,840.
What is the Total Male Population of Montana?
Total Male Population of Montana is 553,716.
What is the Total Female Population of Montana?
Total Female Population of Montana is 538,124.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Montana?
There are 102.90 Males per 100 Females in Montana.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Montana?
There are 97.18 Females per 100 Males in Montana.
What is the Median Population Age in Montana?
Median Population Age in Montana is 40.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Montana
Average Family Size in Montana is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Montana
Average Household Size in Montana is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Montana?
Per Capita income in Montana is $37,837.
What is the Median Family Income in Montana?
Median Family Income in Montana is $84,027.
What is the Median Household income in Montana?
Median Household Income in Montana is $66,341.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Montana?
Income or Wage Gap in Montana is 29.0%.
Women in Montana earn 71.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Montana?
Family Income Deficit in Montana is $10,359.
Families that are below poverty line in Montana earn $10,359 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Montana?
Inequality or Gini Index in Montana is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Montana?
There are 559,192 People in the Labor Forcein in Montana.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Montana?
63.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Montana.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Montana?
Unemployment Rate in Montana is 3.9%.