Missoula, MT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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Population

115,983

1.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

Median Age

35.6

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Median Household Income

$51,270

3.76% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$271,400

4.55% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

64,178

4.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Missoula, MT had a population of 116k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $51,270. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Missoula, MT grew from 114,231 to 115,983, a 1.53% increase and its median household income grew from $49,412 to $51,270, a 3.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Missoula, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), White (Hispanic) (2.32%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%). NaNk% of the people in Missoula, MT speak a non-English language, and 98.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Missoula, MT are The University of Montana (3,180 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Missoula, MT is $271,400, and the homeownership rate is 58.7%. Most people in Missoula, MT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Missoula, MT is 2 cars per household.

Missoula, MT borders Kalispell, MT.

About the photo: Sunset picnic overlooking the Clark Fork River, Missoula MT

Photo by Keith Ewing

United States Montana

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Montana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Montana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (5.67%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Missoula, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.9%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (5.67%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (5.67%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Montana.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Montana

56.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petroleum County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana colored by their party leaning.

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, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from N/A

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

Diversity

Missoula, MT is home to a population of 116k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.92% of Missoula, MT residents were born outside of the country (3.38k people).

In 2018, there were 30.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Missoula, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.69k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Missoula, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 108
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.43k ± 424
White (Hispanic)
2.69k ± 260

3.2%

Hispanic Population

3.71k people

3.2% of the people in Missoula, MT are hispanic (3.71k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.92%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.38k people

2.45%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.79k people

As of 2018, 2.92% of Missoula, MT residents (3.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Missoula, MT was 2.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.2

In 2018, the median age of all people in Missoula, MT was 35.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Missoula, MT are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Missoula, MT residents was 35.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,272 ± 1,601 people
Mexico
2,817 ± 1,301 people
Philippines
2,040 ± 1,108 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,272 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,817 and Philippines with 2,040.

Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

98.7%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.5% of Missoula, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Missoula, MT was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,873 ± 372
Gulf War (2001-)
1,334 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
1,201 ± 313

Missoula, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Missoula, MT is $51,270. In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Missoula, MT was Gallatin County, MT with a value of $68,266, followed by Lewis and Clark County, MT and Yellowstone County, MT, with respective values of $65,241 and $60,079.

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,968. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Missoula, MT employs 64.2k people. The largest industries in Missoula, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,969 people), Retail Trade (7,870 people), and Educational Services (6,928 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($125,192), Utilities ($100,313), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($91,597).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,270

2018 value

± $1,971

3.76%

1 Year Growth

± 5.31%

Households in Missoula, MT have a median annual income of $51,270, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,412 in 2017, which represents a 3.76% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Missoula, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$56,921

Average Male Salary in Montana

± $3,007

$39,968

Average Female Salary in Montana

± $2,184

In 2017, full-time male employees in Montana made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Montana

White
$42,515 ± $1,780
Other
$39,395 ± $16,377
Asian
$33,231 ± $11,940

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Montana workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Montana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.465

2017 Wage GINI in Montana

0.462

2016 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2017, the income inequality in Montana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Missoula, MT was Gallatin County, MT with a value of $68,266, followed by Lewis and Clark County, MT and Yellowstone County, MT, with respective values of $65,241 and $60,079.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Missoula, MT (16.8k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,663 ± 967
Two Or More
749 ± 247
Native American
583 ± 247

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.2k

2018 Value

± 1,991

4.11%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Missoula, MT grew at a rate of 4.11%, from 61.6k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Missoula, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,055 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,366 people), and Management Occupations (5,929 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Missoula, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Missoula, MT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,055 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,366 people), and Management Occupations (5,929 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Missoula, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.05 times higher than expected), Legal Occupations (1.72 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.54 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Missoula, MT, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($61,953), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($60,956), and Legal Occupations ($56,070).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.2k

2018 Value

± 1,991

4.11%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Missoula, MT grew at a rate of 4.11%, from 61.6k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Missoula, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,969 people), Retail Trade (7,870 people), and Educational Services (6,928 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Missoula, MT, though some of these residents may live in Missoula, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Missoula, MT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,969 people), Retail Trade (7,870 people), and Educational Services (6,928 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Missoula, MT has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.81 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.42 times), and Educational Services (1.17 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Missoula, MT, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($125,192), Utilities ($100,313), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($91,597).

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

Gasoline
$6.47B
Coal-n.e.c.
$6.17B
Fuel oils
$5.98B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.47B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($6.17B) and Fuel oils ($5.98B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$44.7B

2015 Value in Montana

$53.9B

Projected 2045 Value in Montana

20.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Montana trade was $44.7B. This is expected to increase 20.7% to $53.9B by 2045.

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

North Dakota
$4.59B
Wyoming
$2.98B
Idaho
$2.88B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Dakota with $4.59B, followed by Wyoming with $2.98B and Idaho and $2.88B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Missoula, MT awarded 3,180 degrees. The student population of Missoula, MT is skewed towards women, with 5,115 male students and 6,750 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Missoula, MT are White (2,425 and 79%), followed by Unknown (170 and 5.54%), Asian (138 and 4.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (135 and 4.4%).

The largest universities in Missoula, MT by number of degrees awarded are The University of Montana (3,180 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Missoula, MT are General Business Administration & Management (268 and 8.43%), Physical Therapy (200 and 6.29%), and General Psychology (143 and 4.5%).

The median tuition costs in Missoula, MT are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $5,182 and $22,990 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
216 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
129 degree-majorss awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
101 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Missoula, MT was General Business Administration & Management with 216 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

The University of Montana

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,180 degrees awarded

$5,182

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Missoula, MT institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Montana with 3,180 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,323

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,857

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,323 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Missoula, MT, which is 0.712 times less than the 1,857 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Missoula, MT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,425 degrees awarded
Unknown
170 degrees awarded
Asian
138 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Missoula, MT were to White students. These 2,425 degrees mean that there were 14.3 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 170 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Missoula, MT was $271,400 in 2018, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $259,600 to $271,400, a 4.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Missoula, MT is 58.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Missoula, MT have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Missoula, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$271,400

2018 Median

± $4,967

$259,600

2017 Median

± $5,590

In 2018, the median property value in Missoula, MT grew to to $271,400 from the previous year's value of $259,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Missoula, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Missoula, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$51,270

Median Household Income

± $1,971

48.6k

Number of Households

± 1,665

In 2018, the median household income of the 48.6k households in Missoula, MT grew to $51,270 from the previous year's value of $49,412.

The following chart displays the households in Missoula, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Missoula, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Missoula, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

58.7%

2018 Homeownership

58.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 58.7% of the housing units in Missoula, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Missoula, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Missoula, MT have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Missoula, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
72.4%
Carpooled
9.65%
Worked At Home
5.33%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Missoula, MT was Drove Alone (72.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.65%) and those who Worked At Home (5.33%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Missoula, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Missoula, MT have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

92.2% of the population of Missoula, MT has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 2.36% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Montana was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Primary care physicians in Montana see 1308 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.305% decrease from the previous year (1312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1416 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 378 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Big Horn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

1,308 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montana

Primary care physicians in Montana see an average of 1,308 patients per year. This represents a 0.305% decrease from the previous year (1,312 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$3,882

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,378

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,238

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.81%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

2.36%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Missoula, MT declined by 19.3% from 9.68% to 7.81%.

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

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Glacier County
14.8% prevalence
Big Horn County
13.4% prevalence
Roosevelt County
12.3% prevalence

Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Montana, at 14.8%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Montana by county over multiple years.

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