Missoula County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Missoula County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Missoula County, Montana has a population of 120,672, the 3rd most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $75,598 and the median home value is $472,100. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

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

Missoula County Quick Facts

Population 120,672

Median Household Income $75,598

Median Home Value $472,100

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 37.1 years

Homeownership Rate 58.8%

Affordability Ratio 6.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 47.4%

High School Graduation 96.6%

Cities/Places 16

Population 120,672 3rd of 56

Median Income $75,598 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Missoula County Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	119,639	120,672	+0.9%
Median household income	$71,246	$75,598	+6.1%
Median home value	$423,100	$472,100	+11.6%

Median Household Income

Missoula

$75,598

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Missoula

$472,100

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 36.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

8.4%

$200K+

10.2%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

69.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.8%

Renter 41.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,190/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.2%

18-34

28.5%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

21.6%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Missoula County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Missoula	76,514	$70,392	11.8%	$473,100
Orchard Homes	5,588	$64,904	8.7%	$553,700
Lolo	4,314	$86,065	5.3%	$431,800
East Missoula	2,099	$57,500	7.3%	$358,500
Frenchtown	1,927	$94,500	9.9%	$475,500
Bonner-West Riverside	1,563	$62,039	14.5%	$210,900
Seeley Lake	1,496	$49,574	9.8%	$361,100
Wye	1,055	$109,625	2.8%	$569,100
Clinton	1,040	$103,750	3.8%	$386,600
Carlton	682	$107,155	7.3%	$712,500
Turah	543	$130,417	3.5%	$470,400
Evaro	466	$70,469	24.5%	$423,800
Piltzville	383	$68,867	19.0%	$477,600
Twin Creeks	361	$86,029	0.0%	$356,600
Condon	320	$41,625	11.9%	$410,000
Huson	136	$77,344	0.0%	$232,100

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Population Overview

Missoula County is located in Montana with a total population of 120,672. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Missoula County is 37.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Missoula County is $75,598. This is 4% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $472,100. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Missoula County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.6% vs 0.8%).

Education

47.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Missoula County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.6%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Missoula County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Montana and 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 Missoula County, Montana?

Missoula County has a population of 120,672, making it the 3rd most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Missoula County?

The median household income in Missoula County is $75,598 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Missoula County, Montana?

Missoula County contains 16 Census-designated places.