Missoula County, MT

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2020 Population

119,062

1.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Representative

Matt Rosendale

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

13.3%

7.14% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$56,247

4.04% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$302,200

6.41% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

66,339

1.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Missoula County, MT had a population of 119k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $56,247. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Missoula County, MT grew from 117,309 to 119,062, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $54,062 to $56,247, a 4.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Missoula County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.68%), White (Hispanic) (2.21%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.91%).

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 (3,119 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Missoula County, MT was $302,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.6%.

Most people in Missoula County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 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.

Population & Diversity

Missoula County, MT is home to a population of 119k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.92% of Missoula County, MT residents were born outside of the country (3.38k people).

In 2020, there were 23.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Missoula County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.63k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Missoula County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Missoula County, MT was 98.6%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Missoula County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 536
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.39k ± 651
White (Hispanic)
2.63k ± 303

3.41%

Hispanic Population

4.06k people

3.41% of the people in Missoula County, MT are hispanic (4.06k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,678 ± 1,486 people
Mexico
2,437 ± 1,211 people
Philippines
2,115 ± 1,128 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,678 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,437 and Philippines with 2,115.

Foreign-Born Population

2.92%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.38k people

2.45%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.79k people

As of 2018, 2.92% of Missoula County, MT residents (3.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Missoula County, MT was 2.45%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,651 ± 284
Gulf War (2001-)
1,494 ± 386
Gulf War (1990s)
1,133 ± 281

Missoula County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Missoula County, MT employs 66.3k people. The largest industries in Missoula County, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,775 people), Retail Trade (8,459 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,979 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($107,266), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,473), and Utilities ($69,000).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,421. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

66.3k

2020 Value

± 2,287

1.79%

1 Year growth

± 4.55%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Missoula County, MT grew at a rate of 1.79%, from 65.2k employees to 66.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Missoula County, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,433 people), Management Occupations (6,175 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,080 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Missoula County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.3k

2020 Value

± 2,287

1.79%

1 Year growth

± 4.55%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Missoula County, MT grew at a rate of 1.79%, from 65.2k employees to 66.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Missoula County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,775 people), Retail Trade (8,459 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,979 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,102

Median earning men ± $1,942

$27,595

Median earning women ± $1,461

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,599), Wholesale Trade ($47,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,812).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,404), Public Administration ($44,112), and Construction ($41,203).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,888
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,096
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,007
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$960k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$428k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$309k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

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

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$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%).

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 Elections

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

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

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

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

US Representatives Elections

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 in 2020 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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Missoula County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 9,808 (41% men and 59% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 9,808 students enrolled in Missoula County, MT, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,976 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

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

Gender

Race

The University of Montana

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,119 degrees awarded

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

Student Diversity

University

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.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions 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.

Awarded Degrees over Time

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

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,078) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.334% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (243k), Some college (210k), and Bachelors Degree (169k).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Missoula County, MT was $302,200 in 2020, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $284,000 to $302,200, a 6.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Missoula County, MT is 58.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Missoula County, MT have an average commute time of 18 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.

Median household income in Missoula County, MT is $56,247. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Missoula County, MT was Census Tract 13.02 with a value of $89,931, followed by Census Tract 13.04 and Census Tract 9.02, with respective values of $84,775 and $81,759.

In 2021, 18.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.462%.

Housing

Property

$302,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,505

$29,113

Median Property Taxes

±$1,190

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.

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

Rent vs Own

58.6%

Homeownership

2020

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58.6% of the housing units in Missoula County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 13.02
Census Tract 13.04
Census Tract 9.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Missoula County, MT was Census Tract 13.02 with a value of $89,931, followed by Census Tract 13.04 and Census Tract 9.02, with respective values of $84,775 and $81,759.

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

Household Income

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

$56,247

Median Household Income

± $1,842

49.7k

Number of Households

± 1,924

In 2020, the median household income of the 49.7k households in Missoula County, MT grew to $56,247 from the previous year's value of $54,062.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Montana

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2020, the income inequality in Montana was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.113% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Carpooled (8.33%)
Worked At Home (7.22%)

In 2020, 73.6% of workers in Missoula County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.33%) and those who worked at home (7.22%).

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

Commute Time

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Missoula County, MT have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 18.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.462%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Missoula County, MT (15.4k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 11.3% of the children was living in poverty in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 6.1%.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 345 in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 76 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Missoula County, MT has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 2.21% 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.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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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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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 28.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.47%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Missoula County, MT declined by 4.04% from 6.74% to 6.47%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.4 in Missoula County, MT.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 21.4% in Missoula County, MT.

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

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