Montana Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Montana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,116,316 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.09% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 452,676 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Montana grew by 15.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,105,046 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Montana has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Montana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,624 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.32% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Montana is about 11% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Montana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $242,768 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,031 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Montana is about 19.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,031 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Montana spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 134 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Montana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,139 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 403 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Montana:
Fallon County (7.4 min), Garfield County (7.8 min), Treasure County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Broadwater County (30.4 min), Granite County (23.4 min), Stillwater County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Montana is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Montana has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Montana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.4), Missoula County (0.3), Lewis and Clark County (0.3).
Lowest:
Liberty County (0.2), Toole County (0.2), Wheatland County (0.2).
Health
Montana has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Montana | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.8), Missoula County (0.8), Granite County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glacier County (0.7), Big Horn County (0.8), Roosevelt County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montana.
What is the population of Montana?
The population of Montana is 1,116,316, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Montana?
The population density of Montana is 7.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Montana?
The median household income in Montana is $69,624, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Montana?
The median home price in Montana is $242,768, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Montana?
The unemployment rate in Montana is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.