Billings, MT

Census Place

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2024 Population
119,434
US Senator
Steve Daines
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Sheehy
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
38.8
1.84% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
9.85%
7.24% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$73,712
2.58% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$343,400
10.1% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
61,241
1.35% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Billings, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Billings, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Billings, MT are Montana State University Billings (777 degrees awarded in 2023), Rocky Mountain College (299 degrees), and Aveda Institute Montana (42 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Billings, MT was $343,400, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in Billings, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Billings, MT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Billings, MT is home to a population of 119k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.08% of Billings, MT residents were born outside of the country (2.49k people).

In 2024, there were 20.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.5k people) in Billings, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.72k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.38k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%
2024 Citizenship
99%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.8% of Billings, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Billings, MT was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Billings, MT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    98.5k ± 848
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    4.72k ± 486
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4.38k ± 550
7.42%
Hispanic Population
8.86k people

In 2024, there were 20.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.5k people) in Billings, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.72k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.38k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.42% of the people in Billings, MT are hispanic (8.86k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    3,832 ± 1,517 people
  2. Mexico
    2,638 ± 1,259 people
  3. Germany
    1,932 ± 1,078 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,832 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,638 and Germany with 1,932.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.08%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
2.49k people
1.98%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.34k people

As of 2024, 2.08% of Billings, MT residents (2.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Billings, MT was 1.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,964 ± 425
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,002 ± 370
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,235 ± 314

Billings, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Billings, MT employs 61.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Billings, MT were Health Care & Social Assistance (11,567 people), Retail Trade (7,766 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,314 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,438), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,295), and Utilities ($72,750).

Employment

Occupations

61.2k
2024 Value
± 2,172
1.35%
1 Year growth
± 4.88%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Billings, MT grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 60.4k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Billings, MT, are Sales & Related Occupations (7,356 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,605 people), and Management Occupations (6,073 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Billings, MT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.2k
2024 Value
± 2,172
1.35%
1 Year growth
± 4.88%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Billings, MT grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 60.4k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Billings, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,567 people), Retail Trade (7,766 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,314 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Billings, MT, though some of these residents may live in Billings, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,358
Median earning men ± $2,805
$40,236
Median earning women ± $1,316

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($77,803), Manufacturing ($72,031), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,279).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($56,875), Public Administration ($55,290), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,869).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy 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

Voting results are not available for Billings, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines
Senator from Montana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Tim Sheehy
Senator from Montana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Billings, MT awarded 1,118 degrees. The student population of Billings, MT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,899 male students and 3,218 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Billings, MT are White (880 and 80.1%), Hispanic or Latino (74 and 6.73%), Unknown (46 and 4.19%), and Two or More Races (40 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Billings, MT by number of degrees awarded are Montana State University Billings (777 and 69.5%), Rocky Mountain College (299 and 26.7%), and Aveda Institute Montana (42 and 3.76%).

The most popular majors in Billings, MT are General Business (119 and 10.6%), Registered Nursing (66 and 5.9%), and Physician Assistant (57 and 5.1%).

The median tuition costs in Billings, MT are $32,282 for private four year colleges, and $4,805 and $19,305 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Billings, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,117 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,117 students enrolled in Billings, MT, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,930 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    39 degrees awarded
  2. General Business
    113 degrees awarded
  3. Elementary Education & Teaching
    43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Billings, MT was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 39 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Montana State University Billings
    777 degrees awarded
  2. Rocky Mountain College
    299 degrees awarded
  3. Aveda Institute Montana
    42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montana State University Billings with 777 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 390 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Billings, MT, which is 0.536 times less than the 728 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 880 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 74 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,282) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,901) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,530) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Billings, MT was $343,400 in 2024, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $311,800 to $343,400, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Billings, MT is 64.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Billings, MT have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Billings, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$343,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,335
$33,059
Median Property Taxes
±$1,411

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 Billings, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

64.8%
Homeownership
2024
65.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 64.8% of the housing units in Billings, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.8%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$73,712
Median Household Income
± $3,113
51k
Number of Households
± 1,998

In 2024, the median household income of the 51k households in Billings, MT grew to $73,712 from the previous year's value of $71,855.

The following chart displays the households in Billings, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Billings, MT is from Montana.
0.46
2023 Wage GINI in Montana
0.463
2022 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2023, the income inequality in Montana was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.635% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (78%)
  2. Carpooled (8.64%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.53%)

In 2024, 78% of workers in Billings, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.64%) and those who worked at home (8.53%).

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Commute Time

16.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Billings, MT have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Billings, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Billings, MT (11.4k out of 116k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Billings, MT is White, followed by Native American 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.

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Health

91.9% of the population of Billings, MT has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,200 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.13%
Uninsured
45.8%
Employer Coverage
16.6%
Medicaid
13.7%
Medicare
14%
Non-Group
1.7%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Billings, MT grew by 18.7% from 6.85% to 8.13%.

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