Bozeman, Montana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Bozeman, MT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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C
Income Below average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Bozeman | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,663 | 1,116,812 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2174.6 | 7.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.18% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 28.2 | 40.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 20,011 | 458,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Bozeman grew by 74.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 46,663 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Bozeman is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 41.9% of residents. That is 20.4 points above Montana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 19,549 41.9% +20.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 10,584 22.7% +2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,282 13.5% -6.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,378 9.4% -10.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Montana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.3% of the people living in Bozeman and men 52.7%.
- Women 47.3% Montana 49.4%
- Men 52.7% Montana 50.6%
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Economy
Bozeman has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Bozeman | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,952 | $72,476 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.00% | 5.17% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bozeman is about 19% higher than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Bozeman | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $948,880 | $249,140 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,654 | $1,081 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 43.7% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Bozeman is about 47.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,654 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bozeman spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 112 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bozeman | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 16.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.9 | 32.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 112 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,480 | $4,143 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 12.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,147 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,044 | 403 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bozeman is 13 minutes, shorter than the 16 minutes in Montana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bozeman has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Bozeman | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Bozeman has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Bozeman | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.8% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.9% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bozeman, Montana.
How many people live in Bozeman, Montana?
About 46,663 people live in Bozeman, Montana, in 20,011 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 28.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Bozeman, Montana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Bozeman, Montana has 2,175 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 25 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Bozeman, Montana?
The median home costs 11.0 times the median household income ($948,880 against $85,952), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,654 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Bozeman, Montana?
Unemployment in Bozeman, Montana is only 2.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Bozeman, Montana have a college degree?
48.0% of adults in Bozeman, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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