Missoula County, MT

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2019 Population

117,309

1.14% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Representative

Matt Rosendale

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

1.12% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

14.3%

3.95% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$54,062

5.45% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$284,000

4.64% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

65,170

1.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Missoula County, MT had a population of 117k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $54,062. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Missoula County, MT grew from 115,983 to 117,309, a 1.14% increase and its median household income grew from $51,270 to $54,062, a 5.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Missoula County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), White (Hispanic) (2.33%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%). 0% of the households in Missoula County, MT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.6% of the residents in Missoula County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Missoula County, MT are The University of Montana (3,119 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Missoula County, MT was $284,000, and the homeownership rate was 58.9%. Most people in Missoula County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Missoula County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Missoula County, MT borders Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID, Flathead County, MT, Granite County, MT, Lake County, MT, Mineral County, MT, Powell County, MT, Ravalli County, MT, and Sanders County, MT.

United States Montana Missoula, MT

Diversity

Missoula County, MT is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 3% of Missoula County, MT residents were born outside of the country (3.52k people).

In 2019, there were 29.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Missoula County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.55k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.73k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Missoula County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 101
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.55k ± 457
White (Hispanic)
2.73k ± 261

3.27%

Hispanic Population

3.84k people

3.27% of the people in Missoula County, MT are hispanic (3.84k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.52k people

2.92%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.38k people

As of 2019, 3% of Missoula County, MT residents (3.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Missoula County, MT was 2.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Missoula County, MT was 36. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Missoula County, MT are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Missoula County, MT residents was 36.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,205 ± 1,589 people
Mexico
2,625 ± 1,256 people
Philippines
2,065 ± 1,115 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,205 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,625 and Philippines with 2,065.

Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.6% of Missoula County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Missoula County, MT was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,772 ± 338
Gulf War (2001-)
1,464 ± 320
Gulf War (1990s)
1,179 ± 302

Missoula County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Montana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Montana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Montana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Missoula County, MT is $54,062. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Missoula County, MT was Census Tract 13.04 with a value of $81,163, followed by Census Tract 9.02 and Census Tract 13.02, with respective values of $78,850 and $78,798.

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,840. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Missoula County, MT employs 65.2k people. The largest industries in Missoula County, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,098 people), Retail Trade (8,204 people), and Educational Services (7,018 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($127,857), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,969), and Public Administration ($52,821).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,062

2019 value

± $2,037

5.45%

1 Year Growth

± 5.1%

Households in Missoula County, MT have a median annual income of $54,062, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,270 in 2018, which represents a 5.45% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Missoula County, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$59,856

Average Male Salary in Montana

± $3,151

$42,840

Average Female Salary in Montana

± $2,321

In 2019, full-time male employees in Montana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Montana

White
$45,469 ± $1,886
Other
$43,406 ± $25,882
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$41,038 ± $47,698

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Montana workers was White. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Montana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Montana

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2019, the income inequality in Montana was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 13.04
Census Tract 9.02
Census Tract 13.02

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Missoula County, MT was Census Tract 13.04 with a value of $81,163, followed by Census Tract 9.02 and Census Tract 13.02, with respective values of $78,850 and $78,798.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Missoula County, MT (16.3k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,452 ± 929
Two Or More
840 ± 291
Native American
496 ± 240

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

65.2k

2019 Value

± 2,013

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 4.31%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Missoula County, MT grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 64.2k employees to 65.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Missoula County, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,030 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,213 people), and Management Occupations (6,081 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Missoula County, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Missoula County, MT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,030 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,213 people), and Management Occupations (6,081 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Missoula County, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.19 times higher than expected), Legal Occupations (1.52 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.52 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Missoula County, MT, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($65,390), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($63,523), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($62,238).

Industries

Employment by Industries

65.2k

2019 Value

± 2,013

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 4.31%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Missoula County, MT grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 64.2k employees to 65.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Missoula County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,098 people), Retail Trade (8,204 people), and Educational Services (7,018 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Missoula County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Missoula County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Missoula County, MT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,098 people), Retail Trade (8,204 people), and Educational Services (7,018 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Missoula County, MT has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.94 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.38 times), and Utilities (1.26 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Missoula County, MT, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($127,857), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,969), and Public Administration ($52,821).

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

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $5.84B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($5.26B) and Gasoline ($3.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Montana.

$45.7B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.1B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

77.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $45.7B. This is expected to increase 77.7% to $81.1B by 2050.

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

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

Idaho
$2.74B
North Dakota
$2.34B
Washington
$2.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Idaho with $2.74B, followed by North Dakota with $2.34B and Washington and $2.32B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missoula County, MT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.51%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 94% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Missoula County, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.51%)
Libertarian Party

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Montana.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Missoula County, MT

60.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
94% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
89.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Fallon County, MT
87.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 94% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Montana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

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 Representatives from Missoula County, MT

Matt Rosendale

Montana at-large Representative

Republican Party

Missoula County, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale (Republican Party).

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

Education

In 2020, universities in Missoula County, MT awarded 3,119 degrees. The student population of Missoula County, MT is skewed towards women, with 4,024 male students and 5,784 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Missoula County, MT are White (2,299 and 78.1%), followed by Asian (184 and 6.25%), Unknown (140 and 4.75%), and Hispanic or Latino (112 and 3.8%).

The largest universities in Missoula County, MT by number of degrees awarded are The University of Montana (3,119 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Missoula County, MT are Physical Therapy (319 and 10.2%), General Studies (154 and 4.94%), and General Business Administration & Management (121 and 3.88%).

The median tuition cost in Missoula County, MT for a public four year colleges is $5,352 for in-state students and $25,106 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
97 degree-majorss awarded
Exercise Physiology
93 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
57 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Missoula County, MT was General Psychology with 97 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

The University of Montana

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,119 degrees awarded

$5,352

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Missoula County, MT institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Montana with 3,119 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,305

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,814

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,305 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Missoula County, MT, which is 0.719 times less than the 1,814 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Missoula County, MT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,299 degrees awarded
Asian
184 degrees awarded
Unknown
140 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Missoula County, MT was White students. These 2,299 degrees mean that there were 12.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 184 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Missoula County, MT was $284,000 in 2019, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $271,400 to $284,000, a 4.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Missoula County, MT is 58.9%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Missoula County, MT have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Missoula County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$284,000

2019 Median

± $5,255

$271,400

2018 Median

± $4,967

In 2019, the median property value in Missoula County, MT grew to to $284,000 from the previous year's value of $271,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Missoula County, 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 Missoula County, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$54,062

Median Household Income

± $2,037

49.3k

Number of Households

± 1,686

In 2019, the median household income of the 49.3k households in Missoula County, MT grew to $54,062 from the previous year's value of $51,270.

The following chart displays the households in Missoula 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

58.9%

2019 Homeownership

58.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 58.9% of the housing units in Missoula County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Missoula County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Missoula County, MT have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Missoula County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (73%)
Carpooled (9.43%)
Worked At Home (5.15%)

In 2019, 73% of workers in Missoula County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.43%) and those who worked at home (5.15%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

93.3% of the population of Missoula County, MT has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 2.38% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Missoula County, MT see 982 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.306% increase from the previous year (979 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1107 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 205 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Roosevelt County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.9%). Additionally, Hill County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

982 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missoula County, MT

Primary care physicians in Missoula County, MT see an average of 982 patients per year. This represents a 0.306% increase from the previous year (979 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$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.

Health Care Coverage

6.74%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

2.38%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Missoula County, MT declined by 13.7% from 7.81% to 6.74%.

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