Missoula County, MT

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    2024 Population
    120,672
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.1
    0.27% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.1%
    7.33% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,598
    6.11% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $472,100
    11.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    68,017
    2.16% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Missoula 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.

    98.7% of the residents in Missoula County, MT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Missoula County, MT are The University of Montana (2,896 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Missoula County, MT was $472,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%.

    Most people in Missoula County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Missoula County, MT was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Missoula County, MT is home to a population of 121k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.88% of Missoula County, MT residents were born outside of the country (3.47k people).

    In 2024, there were 23.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Missoula County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.39k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.26k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Missoula County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Missoula County, MT was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Missoula County, MT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      103k ± 601
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.39k ± 519
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      2.26k ± 476
    5.05%
    Hispanic Population
    6.1k people

    In 2024, there were 23.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Missoula County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.39k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.26k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.05% of the people in Missoula County, MT are hispanic (6.1k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Missoula County, MT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,118 ± 1,573 people
    2. Mexico
      2,905 ± 1,322 people
    3. Philippines
      1,984 ± 1,093 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,118 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,905 and Philippines with 1,984.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.88%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.47k people
    2.84%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.4k people

    As of 2024, 2.88% of Missoula County, MT residents (3.47k 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 Missoula County, MT was 2.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,685 ± 501
    2. Vietnam
      2,439 ± 275
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,501 ± 367

    Missoula County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.9% of the population of Missoula County, MT has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missoula County, MT see 866 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (866 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1100 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 152 patients per year.

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

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    866 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missoula County, MT

    Primary care physicians in Missoula County, MT see an average of 866 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (866 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

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

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.05%
    Uninsured
    48.8%
    Employer Coverage
    13.9%
    Medicaid
    12.7%
    Medicare
    16.7%
    Non-Group
    1.85%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Missoula County, MT declined by 5.6% from 6.41% to 6.05%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.5 in Missoula County, MT.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 29.2% in Missoula County, MT.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.02% in Missoula County, MT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Missoula County, MT employs 68k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Missoula County, MT were Health Care & Social Assistance (10,893 people), Retail Trade (8,047 people), and Educational Services (6,193 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,304), Utilities ($66,938), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,816).

    Employment

    Occupations

    68k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,065
    2.16%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.38%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Missoula County, MT grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 66.6k employees to 68k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Missoula County, MT, are Management Occupations (7,482 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,225 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,929 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Missoula County, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    68k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,065
    2.16%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.38%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Missoula County, MT grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 66.6k employees to 68k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Missoula County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,893 people), Retail Trade (8,047 people), and Educational Services (6,193 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,127
    Median earning men ± $2,031
    $39,524
    Median earning women ± $1,665

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,698), Information ($64,932), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,352).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,755), Wholesale Trade ($53,929), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,184).

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 443
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 408
      Construction
    3. 324
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $494k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $318k
      Retail Trade
    3. $300k
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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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

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    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 2024, universities in Missoula County, MT awarded 2,896 degrees. The student population of Missoula County, MT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,261 male students and 6,550 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Missoula County, MT are White (2,021 and 71.3%), Asian (213 and 7.51%), Two or More Races (180 and 6.35%), and Hispanic or Latino (176 and 6.21%).

    The largest universities in Missoula County, MT by number of degrees awarded are The University of Montana (2,896 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Missoula County, MT are Physical Therapy (273 and 9.43%), General Psychology (127 and 4.39%), and General Business Administration & Management (113 and 3.9%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,964 for in-state students and $30,527 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Missoula County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 10,811 (39.4% men and 60.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 10,811 students enrolled in Missoula County, MT, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,366 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      113 degrees awarded
    2. Computer & Information Systems Security
      64 degrees awarded
    3. Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
      52 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Missoula County, MT was General Psychology with 113 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    The University of Montana
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    2,896 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Montana with 2,896 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,109 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Missoula County, MT, which is 0.621 times less than the 1,787 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,021 degrees mean that there were 9.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 213 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($5,964) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,588) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Missoula County, MT was $472,100 in 2024, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $423,100 to $472,100, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Missoula County, MT is 58.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Missoula County, MT have an average commute time of 18.1 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.

    In 2025, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.57%.

    Housing

    Property

    $472,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,711
    $30,978
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,147

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

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    Rent vs Own

    58.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 58.8% of the housing units in Missoula County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.7%.

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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.
    $75,598
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,922
    52.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,728

    In 2024, the median household income of the 52.7k households in Missoula County, MT grew to $75,598 from the previous year's value of $71,246.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Missoula County, MT is from Montana.
    0.458
    2024 Wage GINI in Montana
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Montana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Montana was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 (69.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.6%)
    3. Carpooled (8.27%)

    In 2024, 69.1% of workers in Missoula County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.27%).

    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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    Commute Time

    18.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Missoula County, MT have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Missoula County, 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 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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.57%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Missoula County, MT (12k out of 118k 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 Males 25 - 34.

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

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 345 in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 76% per 100,000 population.

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