Montana
StatePopulation: 1,132,812 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Montana from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Montana
- What is the median household income in Montana?
- The median household income in Montana is $69,922 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Montana?
- The poverty rate in Montana is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Montana?
- $338,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Montana?
- The median gross rent in Montana is $1,031 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Montana residents have a college degree?
- 34.5% of adults in Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,105,072
Median Income
$69,922
Median Home Value
$338,100
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.6%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,952 (+27.2%)
Home Value:
+$107,500 (+46.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.9 pp (-11.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.5 pp (+7.8%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,105,072
Median Age
40.0
Female
49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 84.1%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Other 1.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.9%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$69,922
±$768
Per Capita Income
$92,096
Median Family Income
$88,127
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Child Poverty Rate
11.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
7.5%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
12.1%
$50–75k
17.8%
$75–100k
13.7%
$100–150k
16.8%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
522,939
Owner-Occupied
69.4%
Renter-Occupied
30.6%
Vacancy Rate
13.4%
Median Home Value
$338,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,031
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.0%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+2.0%
5-Year
+61.4%
HPI (2025 Q4)
806.5
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.2%
$50–100k
4.7%
$100–200k
5.5%
$200–300k
19.6%
$300–500k
29.2%
$500k–$1M
21.5%
$1M+
5.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.1%
$500–1k
37.5%
$1–1.5k
30.5%
$1.5–2k
13.3%
$2–2.5k
5.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.7%
$3.5k+
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.6%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
37.0%
3+
31.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.3%
Single-fam. att.
4.3%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
4.1%
Mobile home
9.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.9%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
16.4%
2000–2009
14.1%
2010+
11.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
34.5%
Graduate Degree
11.7%
Some College / Associate
22.4%
Less Than High School
1.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Work from Home
11.6%
Self-Employed
9.1%
Government Workers
16.7%
Private For-Profit
73.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.3%
Retail
11.9%
Arts/Entmt.
10.3%
Prof. Services
9.6%
Construction
9.0%
Agriculture
6.1%
Public Admin
5.6%
Finance
5.5%
Transportation
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
Management
40.2%
Sales
19.3%
Food Prep
17.9%
Construction
11.7%
Production
10.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.2 min
Drove Alone
72.0%
Carpool
9.6%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
11.6%
Walked
4.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
452,683
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.3%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
12.2%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 21.3%
Working age (18–64): 78.7%
65 and over: 19.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.3%
Naturalized Citizen
56.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
31.7%
Asia
27.1%
Latin America
19.7%
Africa
4.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.4%
With a Disability
14.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.6%
Uninsured
8.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.2%
Has a Computer
93.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023