Missoula County, MT

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2021 Population

117,379

1.41% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

0.833% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.6%

4.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,423

9.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$327,100

8.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,607

1.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Missoula County, MT had a population of 117k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $61,423. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Missoula County, MT declined from 119,062 to 117,379, a −1.41% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,247 to $61,423, a 9.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Missoula County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.72%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%), White (Hispanic) (2.02%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%).

None of the households in Missoula County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Missoula County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Missoula County, MT are The University of Montana (3,113 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Missoula County, MT was $327,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Missoula County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Missoula County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Missoula County, MT borders Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID, Flathead County, MT, Granite County, MT, Lake County, MT, Mineral County, MT, Powell County, MT, Ravalli County, MT, and Sanders County, MT.

United States Montana Missoula, MT

Population & Diversity

Missoula County, MT is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.01% of Missoula County, MT residents were born outside of the country (3.54k people).

In 2021, there were 23.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Missoula County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.51k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Missoula County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Missoula County, MT was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Missoula County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Missoula County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 408
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.36k ± 739
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2.51k ± 541

3.54%

Hispanic Population

4.15k people

3.54% of the people in Missoula County, MT are hispanic (4.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Missoula County, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,423 ± 1,434 people
Mexico
3,107 ± 1,367 people
Germany
1,917 ± 1,074 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,423 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 3,107 and Germany with 1,917.

Foreign-Born Population

3.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.54k people

2.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.54k people

As of 2021, 3.01% of Missoula County, MT residents (3.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Missoula County, MT was 2.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Missoula County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,491 ± 295
Gulf War (2001-)
1,861 ± 485
Gulf War (1990s)
1,125 ± 279

Missoula County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Missoula County, MT employs 65.6k people. The largest industries in Missoula County, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,480 people), Retail Trade (8,767 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,675 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($132,917), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,692), and Utilities ($62,755).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,951. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

65.6k

2021 Value

± 2,210

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 4.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Missoula County, MT declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 66.3k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Missoula County, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,019 people), Management Occupations (6,768 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,276 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Missoula County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.6k

2021 Value

± 2,210

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 4.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Missoula County, MT declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 66.3k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Missoula County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,480 people), Retail Trade (8,767 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,675 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Missoula County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Missoula County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,439

Median earning men ± $2,386

$30,914

Median earning women ± $1,644

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,541), Wholesale Trade ($49,583), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,056).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,423), Construction ($43,803), and Public Administration ($43,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,888
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,096
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,007
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$960k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$428k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$309k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.07B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.71B) and Cereal grains ($4.29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.2B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$4.3B
Idaho
$2.87B
Colorado
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $4.3B, followed by Idaho with $2.87B and Colorado and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missoula County, MT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.51%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.51%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missoula County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Missoula County, MT awarded 3,113 degrees. The student population of Missoula County, MT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,092 male students and 6,014 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Missoula County, MT are White (2,207 and 76.8%), followed by Asian (198 and 6.89%), Unknown (133 and 4.63%), and Hispanic or Latino (123 and 4.28%).

The largest universities in Missoula County, MT by number of degrees awarded are The University of Montana (3,113 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Missoula County, MT are Physical Therapy (394 and 12.7%), General Business Administration & Management (121 and 3.89%), and General Psychology (112 and 3.6%).

The median tuition cost in Missoula County, MT for a public four year colleges is $5,352 for in-state students and $26,112 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Missoula County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,106 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,106 students enrolled in Missoula County, MT, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,132 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
98 degrees awarded
General Management Information Systems
79 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
67 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Missoula County, MT was General Psychology with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Missoula County, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

The University of Montana

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,113 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Montana with 3,113 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,243 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Missoula County, MT, which is 0.665 times less than the 1,870 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,207 degrees mean that there were 11.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 198 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.385% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (246k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Missoula County, MT was $327,100 in 2021, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $302,200 to $327,100, a 8.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Missoula County, MT is 58.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Missoula County, MT have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Missoula County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Missoula County, MT is $61,423. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Missoula County, MT was Census Tract 13.02 with a value of $98,688, followed by Census Tract 13.04 and Census Tract 9.02, with respective values of $98,346 and $88,182.

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.898%.

Housing

Property

$327,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,723

$28,762

Median Property Taxes

±$1,232

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Missoula County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Missoula County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.2% of the housing units in Missoula County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Missoula County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 13.02
Census Tract 13.04
Census Tract 9.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Missoula County, MT was Census Tract 13.02 with a value of $98,688, followed by Census Tract 13.04 and Census Tract 9.02, with respective values of $98,346 and $88,182.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Missoula County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,423

Median Household Income

± $2,067

49.4k

Number of Households

± 1,807

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.4k households in Missoula County, MT grew to $61,423 from the previous year's value of $56,247.

The following chart displays the households in Missoula County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Missoula County, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2021, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.9%)
Worked At Home (9.14%)
Carpooled (8.15%)

In 2021, 72.9% of workers in Missoula County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.14%) and those who carpooled to work (8.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Missoula County, MT have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Missoula County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Missoula County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Missoula County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Missoula County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.898%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Missoula County, MT (14.5k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Missoula County, MT is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 345 in Missoula County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 76 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.6% of the population of Missoula County, MT has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 2.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missoula County, MT see 965 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.73% decrease from the previous year (982 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1137 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

965 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missoula County, MT

Primary care physicians in Missoula County, MT see an average of 965 patients per year. This represents a 1.73% decrease from the previous year (982 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missoula County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 28% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.42%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

2.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Missoula County, MT declined by 0.637% from 6.47% to 6.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Missoula County, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.5 in Missoula County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Missoula County, MT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.4% in Missoula County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Missoula County, MT.

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