Gallatin County, MT

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2022 Population

119,685

2.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

33.5

0.593% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

10.6%

2% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$83,434

9.48% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$526,700

21% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

69,031

2.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Gallatin County, MT had a population of 120k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $83,434. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Gallatin County, MT grew from 116,725 to 119,685, a 2.54% increase and its median household income grew from $76,208 to $83,434, a 9.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gallatin County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.75%), White (Hispanic) (1.52%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.37%).

None of the households in Gallatin County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Gallatin County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gallatin County, MT are Montana State University (3,536 degrees awarded in 2022), Academy of Cosmetology Inc (21 degrees), and Montana Bible College (262165) (12 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Gallatin County, MT was $526,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

Most people in Gallatin County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Gallatin County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Gallatin County, MT borders Fremont County, ID, Broadwater County, MT, Jefferson County, MT, Madison County, MT, Meagher County, MT, Park County, MT, Park County, WY, and Teton County, WY.

About the photo: Hyalite Reservoir and Elephant Mountain, south of Bozeman, MT in Gallatin, MT

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United States Montana Bozeman, MT

Population & Diversity

Gallatin County, MT is home to a population of 120k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.59% of Gallatin County, MT residents were born outside of the country (4.3k people).

In 2022, there were 29.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Gallatin County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.63k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.1k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of Gallatin County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Gallatin County, MT was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gallatin County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gallatin County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 412
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.63k ± 384
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.1k ± 397

4.26%

Hispanic Population

5.09k people

4.26% of the people in Gallatin County, MT are hispanic (5.09k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gallatin County, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

3.59%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.3k people

3.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.03k people

As of 2022, 3.59% of Gallatin County, MT residents (4.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gallatin County, MT was 3.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gallatin County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,925 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,868 ± 431
Gulf War (1990s)
661 ± 171

Gallatin County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gallatin County, MT employs 69k people. The largest industries in Gallatin County, MT are Retail Trade (8,765 people), Construction (7,784 people), and Educational Services (7,642 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($250,001), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($122,908), and Utilities ($71,500).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

69k

2022 Value

± 2,160

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 4.43%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Gallatin County, MT grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 67.1k employees to 69k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gallatin County, MT, are Management Occupations (9,804 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,684 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,518 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gallatin County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69k

2022 Value

± 2,160

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 4.43%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Gallatin County, MT grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 67.1k employees to 69k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gallatin County, MT, are Retail Trade (8,765 people), Construction (7,784 people), and Educational Services (7,642 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gallatin County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Gallatin County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,432

Median earning men ± $3,474

$33,634

Median earning women ± $1,629

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,253), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,520), and Public Administration ($68,669).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($53,056), Public Administration ($48,309), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,615).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

973
Construction
717
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
461
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$552k
Construction
$410k
Retail Trade
$401k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Gallatin County, MT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.15%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (3.15%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Gallatin County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Gallatin County, MT awarded 3,569 degrees. The student population of Gallatin County, MT in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 8,673 male students and 8,045 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gallatin County, MT are White (3,013 and 87%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (153 and 4.42%), Two or More Races (146 and 4.21%), and Unknown (50 and 1.44%).

The largest universities in Gallatin County, MT by number of degrees awarded are Montana State University (3,536 and 99.1%), Academy of Cosmetology Inc (21 and 0.588%), and Montana Bible College (262165) (12 and 0.336%).

The most popular majors in Gallatin County, MT are General Business (292 and 8.18%), Registered Nursing (268 and 7.51%), and Mechanical Engineering (194 and 5.44%).

The median tuition costs in Gallatin County, MT are $9,440 for private four year colleges, and $5,824 and $27,391 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Gallatin County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 16,718 (51.9% men and 48.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 16,718 students enrolled in Gallatin County, MT, 51.9% men and 48.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,878 records, of which 47.5% were women and 52.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
261 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
179 degrees awarded
General Business
292 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gallatin County, MT was Registered Nursing with 261 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gallatin County, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Montana State University
3,536 degrees awarded
Academy of Cosmetology Inc
21 degrees awarded
Montana Bible College (262165)
12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montana State University with 3,536 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,671 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gallatin County, MT, which is 0.88 times less than the 1,898 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,013 degrees mean that there were 19.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 153 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($9,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,903) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gallatin County, MT was $526,700 in 2022, which is 1.87 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $435,400 to $526,700, a 21% increase. The homeownership rate in Gallatin County, MT is 61.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Gallatin County, MT have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gallatin County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gallatin County, MT is $83,434. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Gallatin County, MT was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $142,868, followed by Census Tract 5.04 and Census Tract 5.02, with respective values of $132,550 and $121,250.

In 2023, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gallatin County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.124%.

Housing

Property

$526,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$19,427

$29,372

Median Property Taxes

±$1,185

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gallatin County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gallatin County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.4%

Homeownership

2022

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 61.4% of the housing units in Gallatin County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gallatin County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 10.01
Census Tract 5.04
Census Tract 5.02

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gallatin County, MT was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $142,868, followed by Census Tract 5.04 and Census Tract 5.02, with respective values of $132,550 and $121,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Gallatin County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,434

Median Household Income

± $2,988

47.9k

Number of Households

± 1,694

In 2022, the median household income of the 47.9k households in Gallatin County, MT grew to $83,434 from the previous year's value of $76,208.

The following chart displays the households in Gallatin County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gallatin County, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (68.2%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
Carpooled (8.16%)

In 2022, 68.2% of workers in Gallatin County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.16%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gallatin County, MT have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Gallatin County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gallatin County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gallatin County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gallatin County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gallatin County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.124%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gallatin County, MT (12.2k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gallatin County, MT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 6.8% of the children was living in poverty in Gallatin County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.6% of the population of Gallatin County, MT has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gallatin County, MT see 1217 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.17% decrease from the previous year (1244 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1496 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 253 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,217 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gallatin County, MT

Primary care physicians in Gallatin County, MT see an average of 1,217 patients per year. This represents a 2.17% decrease from the previous year (1,244 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gallatin County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 31% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.41%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

19.1%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gallatin County, MT declined by 0.483% from 7.44% to 7.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gallatin County, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 25.7 in Gallatin County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gallatin County, MT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 19.1% in Gallatin County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gallatin County, MT.