Bozeman, MT

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Population

43,132

3.28% growth

Median Age

28


Median Household Income

$49,217

1.24% growth

Poverty Rate

20.5%


Number of Employees

25,982

3.29% growth

Median Property Value

$310,800

11.5% growth

About

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About

In 2017, Bozeman, MT had a population of 43.1k people with a median age of 28 and a median household income of $49,217. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Bozeman, MT grew from 41,761 to 43,132, a 3.28% increase and its median household income grew from $48,612 to $49,217, a 1.24% increase.

The population of Bozeman, MT is 91% White Alone, 2.78% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.28% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Bozeman, MT speak a non-English language, and 97.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bozeman, MT are Montana State University (3,180 degrees awarded in 2017), Health Works Institute (33 degrees), and Academy of Cosmetology (20 degrees).

The median property value in Bozeman, MT is $310,800, and the homeownership rate is 44.1%. Most people in Bozeman, MT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 13.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Bozeman, MT is 2 cars per household.

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

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Economy

The economy of Bozeman, MT employs 26k people. The largest industries in Bozeman, MT are Educational Services (4,393 people), Retail Trade (3,515 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,881 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,375), Utilities ($62,188), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,778).

Median household income in Bozeman, MT is $49,217. Males in Bozeman, MT have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,968. The income inequality in Bozeman, MT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,217

2017 value

± $2,381

1.24%

1 Year Growth

± 9.04%

Households in Bozeman, MT have a median annual income of $49,217, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,612 in 2016, which represents a 1.24% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$56,921

Average Male Salary

± $3,007

$39,968

Average Female Salary

± $2,184

In 2017, full-time male employees in Montana made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $42,515 ± $1,780

  2. Other

    $39,395 ± $16,377

  3. Asian

    $33,231 ± $11,940

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Montana workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.465

2017 Wage GINI

0.462

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Montana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 10.01

  2. Census Tract 5.04

  3. Census Tract 5.01

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bozeman, MT was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $95,074, followed by Census Tract 5.04 and Census Tract 5.01, with respective values of $93,472 and $84,489.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bozeman, MT (8.17k out of 39.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    7,133 ± 598

  2. Two Or More

    356 ± 138

  3. Asian

    300 ± 136

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

26k

2017 Value

± 1,196

3.29%

1 Year growth

± 6.47%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Bozeman, MT grew at a rate of 3.29%, from 25.2k employees to 26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bozeman, MT, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,173 people), Management Occupations (2,784 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,431 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bozeman, MT.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bozeman, MT, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,173 people), Management Occupations (2,784 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,431 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Bozeman, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (3.28 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.81 times), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.8 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bozeman, MT, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($82,908), Legal Occupations ($74,722), and Health Technologists & Technicians ($58,750).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26k

2017 Value

± 1,196

3.29%

1 Year growth

± 6.47%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Bozeman, MT grew at a rate of 3.29%, from 25.2k employees to 26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bozeman, MT, are Educational Services (4,393 people), Retail Trade (3,515 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,881 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bozeman, MT, though some of these residents may live in Bozeman, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Bozeman, MT, by number of employees, are Educational Services (4,393 people), Retail Trade (3,515 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,881 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Bozeman, MT has an unusually high number of Educational Services (1.82 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.46 times), and Construction (1.38 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bozeman, MT, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,375), Utilities ($62,188), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,778).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Coal-n.e.c.

    $7.36B

  2. Gasoline

    $6.5B

  3. Fuel oils

    $6.26B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.36B, followed by Gasoline ($6.5B) and Fuel oils ($6.26B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$47.3B

2020 Value

$53.9B

Projected 2045 Value

13.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $47.3B. This is expected to increase 13.9% to $53.9B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. North Dakota

    $5.46B

  2. Wyoming

    $3.06B

  3. Idaho

    $3.03B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Dakota with $5.46B, followed by Wyoming with $3.06B and Idaho and $3.03B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

92.3% of the population of Bozeman, MT has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 6.65% on Medicaid, 6.71% on Medicare, 21.2% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Bozeman, MT was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Primary care physicians in Bozeman, MT see 1275 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.35% decrease from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1432 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 369 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Big Horn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,275 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Gallatin County, MT see an average of 1,275 patients per year. This represents a 4.35% decrease from the previous year (1,333 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,882

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,378

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,238

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

7.75%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

6.65%

Medicaid

6.71%

Medicare

21.2%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bozeman, MT declined by 11.9% from 8.79% to 7.75%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Glacier County

    14.8% prevalence

  2. Big Horn County

    13.4% prevalence

  3. Roosevelt County

    12.3% prevalence

Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Montana, at 14.8%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Montana by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Bozeman, MT is home to a population of 43.1k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.12% of Bozeman, MT residents were born outside of the country (1.78k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Bozeman, MT is composed of 39.2k White Alone residents (91%), 1.2k Hispanic or Latino residents (2.78%), 984 Two or More Races residents (2.28%), 965 Asian Alone residents (2.24%), 474 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (1.1%), 251 Black or African American Alone residents (0.582%), 11 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0255%), and 6 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0139%).

Age

Age by Nativity

28

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

28

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Bozeman, MT was 28. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 28, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 28. But people in Bozeman, MT are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Bozeman, MT residents was 28.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.12%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.78k people

4.35%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

As of 2017, 4.12% of Bozeman, MT residents (1.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bozeman, MT was 4.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Canada

    4,272 ± 1,601 people

  2. Mexico

    2,817 ± 1,301 people

  3. Philippines

    2,040 ± 1,108 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,272 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,817 and Philippines with 2,040.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2017 Citizenship

97.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.4% of Bozeman, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Bozeman, MT was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    39.2k ± 354

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    1.2k ± 281

  3. Two or More Races

    984 ± 203

In 2017, there were 32.8 times more White Alone residents (39.2k people) in Bozeman, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k Hispanic or Latino and 984 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Bozeman, MT as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    609 ± 184

  2. Vietnam

    338 ± 100

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    288 ± 135

Bozeman, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Bozeman, MT awarded 3,233 degrees. The student population of Bozeman, MT is skewed towards men, with 8,856 male students and 7,822 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bozeman, MT are White (2,786 and 89.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (85 and 2.74%), Two or More Races (78 and 2.52%), and Unknown (62 and 2%).

The largest universities in Bozeman, MT by number of degrees awarded are Montana State University (3,180 and 98.4%), Health Works Institute (33 and 1.02%), and Academy of Cosmetology (20 and 0.619%).

The most popular majors in Bozeman, MT are General Business (238 and 7.36%), Registered Nursing (218 and 6.74%), and General Family & Consumer Sciences (205 and 6.34%).

The median tuition costs in Bozeman, MT are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $5,490 and $22,194 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    215 degrees awarded

  2. General Family & Consumer Sciences

    197 degrees awarded

  3. General Business

    238 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bozeman, MT was Registered Nursing with 215 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Montana State University

    3,180 degrees awarded

  2. Health Works Institute

    33 degrees awarded

  3. Academy of Cosmetology

    20 degrees awarded

$5,490

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Bozeman, MT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montana State University with 3,180 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,570

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,663

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,570 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bozeman, MT, which is 0.944 times less than the 1,663 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    2,786 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    85 degrees awarded

  3. Two or More Races

    78 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Bozeman, MT were to White students. These 2,786 degrees mean that there were 32.8 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 85 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bozeman, MT was $310,800 in 2017, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $278,700 to $310,800, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Bozeman, MT is 44.1%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Bozeman, MT have an average commute time of 13.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Bozeman, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$310,800

2017 Median

± $14,414

$278,700

2016 Median

± $10,948

In 2017, the median property value in Bozeman, MT grew to to $310,800 from the previous year's value of $278,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Bozeman, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bozeman, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$49,217

Median Household Income

± $2,381

18.1k

Number of Households

± 997

In 2017, the median household income of the 18.1k households in Bozeman, MT grew to $49,217 from the previous year's value of $48,612.

The following chart displays the households in Bozeman, 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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Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Bozeman, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bozeman, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

44.1%

2017 Homeownership

44%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 44.1% of the housing units in Bozeman, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bozeman, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

13.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bozeman, MT have a shorter commute time (13.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Bozeman, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    71%

  2. Walked

    9.38%

  3. Carpooled

    8.09%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Bozeman, MT was Drove Alone (71%), followed by those who Walked (9.38%) and those who Carpooled (8.09%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bozeman, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bozeman, MT have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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