Gallatin County, MT Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Gallatin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,817 | 1,116,316 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 46.7 | 7.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.20% | 1.09% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.1 | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 50,031 | 452,676 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gallatin County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Gallatin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,485 | $69,624 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.67% | 5.32% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Gallatin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $754,732 | $242,768 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,574 | $1,031 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.5% | 69.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Gallatin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.4 | 16.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Gallatin County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Gallatin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.3% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Health
Gallatin County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Gallatin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.1% | 18.8% | 19.0% |