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Montana Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Montana had a total population of 1,116,875, with a median household income of $72,509, which is 10% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Montana Quick Facts

Population 1,116,875
Median Household Income $72,509
Median Home Value $375,800
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Median Age 40.4 years
Homeownership Rate 69.2%
Affordability Ratio 5.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.2%
High School Graduation 94.6%
Counties 56
Cities/Places 475
Population 1,116,875
Median Income $72,509 10% lower than national
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Unemployment 3.6%

How Montana Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,105,0721,116,875+1.1%
Median household income$69,922$72,509+3.7%
Median home value$338,100$375,800+11.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%
$25K-$50K 19.4%
$50K-$100K 31.0%
$100K+ 34.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.2%
$10K-$15K
3.7%
$15K-$20K
3.2%
$20K-$25K
3.8%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
4.1%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
7.2%
$60K-$75K
10.2%
$75K-$100K
13.6%
$100K-$125K
10.3%
$125K-$150K
7.1%
$150K-$200K
8.2%
$200K+
9.0%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
62.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,081/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

29out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Montana

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Billings119,434$73,7129.8%
2Missoula76,514$70,39211.8%
3Great Falls60,329$63,37314.5%
4Bozeman56,114$85,74713.7%
5Butte-Silver Bow35,052$61,85714.8%
6Helena33,639$71,0368.8%
7Kalispell28,504$63,41510.0%
8Belgrade11,872$97,32811.2%
9Evergreen9,611$76,44612.1%
10Anaconda-Deer Lodge County9,597$57,52716.3%

Richest Cities in Montana

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Helena Valley Northeast$140,517$576,70045.5%
2Big Sky$138,805$1,137,90059.1%
3Montana City$129,755$571,20044.1%
4Clancy$125,000$469,30048.1%
5Wheatland$123,277$739,00027.3%
6Wye$109,625$569,10049.7%
7King Arthur Park$109,106N/A31.8%
8Churchill$108,281$690,60037.4%
9Clinton$103,750$386,60035.4%
10Four Corners$100,917$648,40060.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Montana

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Crow Agency1.1x$58,800$52,339
2Hays1.1x$59,200$52,250
3Fort Belknap Agency1.6x$72,700$46,071
4Rocky Boy West1.6x$103,600$63,125
5Glasgow2.2x$195,700$90,310
6Wolf Point2.2x$118,600$52,868
7Plentywood2.4x$161,000$68,438
8Colstrip2.4x$194,900$82,500
9Hardin2.4x$147,100$60,423
10Baker2.5x$211,400$84,750

Explore Montana Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Montana (56)

56 results
Yellowstone County168,957$76,5709.2%$349,500
Gallatin County124,074$93,5289.5%$667,600
Missoula County120,672$75,59810.1%$472,100
Flathead County110,695$73,9259.3%$535,500
Cascade County84,606$67,69013.1%$265,300
Lewis and Clark County73,464$78,2378.1%$393,500
Ravalli County46,727$71,2838.8%$476,600
Silver Bow County35,785$61,75414.8%$255,200
Lake County32,561$63,36017.2%$421,800
Lincoln County21,175$47,14315.4%$296,500
Park County17,710$70,04712.3%$467,500
Hill County16,155$52,79820.7%$202,600
Glacier County13,637$46,87531.1%$165,100
Sanders County13,285$57,47615.4%$359,000
Big Horn County12,891$58,75022.1%$143,400
Jefferson County12,774$95,4905.7%$446,900
Custer County11,961$70,60511.3%$219,100
Fergus County11,687$63,70615.1%$236,100
Richland County11,235$73,0846.6%$263,000
Carbon County11,116$80,2617.8%$420,800
Roosevelt County10,526$57,06330.4%$118,800
Beaverhead County9,713$61,26811.4%$308,300
Deer Lodge County9,597$57,52716.3%$231,700
Madison County9,223$75,2506.2%$470,100
Stillwater County9,182$84,7328.3%$405,800
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All Cities & Places in Montana (475)

475 results
Billings119,434$73,7129.8%$343,400
Missoula76,514$70,39211.8%$473,100
Great Falls60,329$63,37314.5%$257,000
Bozeman56,114$85,74713.7%$687,900
Butte-Silver Bow35,052$61,85714.8%$257,800
Helena33,639$71,0368.8%$387,300
Kalispell28,504$63,41510.0%$428,000
Belgrade11,872$97,32811.2%$535,200
Evergreen9,611$76,44612.1%$340,800
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County9,597$57,52716.3%$231,700
Havre9,258$50,32918.2%$211,700
Helena Valley Southeast9,108$74,0758.3%$331,500
Livingston8,780$65,86113.7%$392,400
Whitefish8,749$73,8119.4%$684,300
Miles City8,407$67,72711.4%$200,200
Helena Valley West Central8,056$90,0827.1%$367,200
Laurel7,215$68,47410.0%$235,100
Lockwood7,181$75,70010.7%$235,400
Sidney6,171$62,5387.7%$236,900
Lewistown6,087$48,75020.9%$198,400
Four Corners5,791$100,9176.3%$648,400
Columbia Falls5,615$75,76615.2%$384,400
Orchard Homes5,588$64,9048.7%$553,700
Bigfork5,565$85,3075.7%$674,600
Polson5,428$53,41817.5%$356,300
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Population Overview

Montana has a total population of 1,116,875, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montana is 40.4 years. This is 4% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montana is $72,509. This is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 8% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 31% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $375,800. Housing costs are 13% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montana is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the national average of 19.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Montana come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montana?

Montana has a total population of 1,116,875 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Montana?

The median household income in Montana is $72,509, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Montana?

Montana has 475 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 56 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Montana?

The poverty rate in Montana is 11.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Montana?

The largest city in Montana is Billings with a population of 119,434.