Missoula County, MT Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Missoula County?
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There are 125,563 residents in Missoula County, with a median age of 45. Of this, 50.35% are males and 49.65% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.72% of the resident pool in Missoula County, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.85%. Additionally, 1.43% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 102,078 people in Missoula County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 102,078 people in Missoula County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 125,563 | 1.3% |
| Male Population | 63,221 | 1.7% |
| Female Population | 62,342 | 1.0% |
Male population 50.35%
Female population 49.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45 | 9.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 120,195 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 3,573 | 4.8% |
| Not Citizen | 1,795 | 16.0% |
Citizen US Born 95.72%
Citizen not US Born 2.85%
Not Citizen 1.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 628 | 10.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,376 | -5.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,534 | -8.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,829 | 1.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 102,078 | 2.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.5%
Moved from Same County 9.14%
Moved from Same State 3.64%
Moved from Different State 4.68%
Same House as Last Year 82.03%
What are the employment statistics in Missoula County?
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White-collar workers make up 81.03% of the working population in Missoula County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.97%. There are also 9,366 entrepreneurs in Missoula County (13.49% of the workforce); 43,066 workers employed in private companies (62.05%); and 10,003 people working in governmental institutions (14.41%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 56,241 | 1.7% |
| Blue Collar | 13,165 | -0.5% |
White Collar 81.03%
Blue Collar 18.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,366 | 3.2% |
| Private Companies | 43,066 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,003 | 5.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,971 | 0.1% |
Self Employees 13.49%
Private Companies 62.05%
Governmental Workers 14.41%
Not for Profit Companies 10.04%
How many households are there in Missoula County?
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There are a total of 53,616 households in Missoula County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.28% of these Missoula County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.72%. Additionally, 24.81% of households have children and 75.19% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 53,616 | 1.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -5.5% |
| Family Households | 30,174 | 1.2% |
| Non-family Households | 23,442 | 3.0% |
Family Households 56.28%
Non-family Households 43.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 13,302 | 3.0% |
| Households without Children | 40,314 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 24.81%
Households without Children 75.19%
What are the median and average incomes in Missoula County?
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The average annual household income in Missoula County is $89,418, while the median household income sits at $69,793 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $78,802, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $83,295. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,094 and $54,375, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $89,418 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $69,793 | 8.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 14,569 | -3.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 108,580 | 1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Missoula County?
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There are 58,812 housing units in Missoula County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 53,616 occupied housing units in Missoula County, 60.3% are owner-occupied, while 39.7% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $390,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,127 per month in Missoula County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $390,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,127 per month in Missoula County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 58,812 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,824 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,018 | -11.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,066 | -7.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,029 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,292 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,880 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8,987 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,551 | -0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,836 | 14.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 329 | 246.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 53,616 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 32,331 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21,285 | 0.1% |
Owner Occupied 60.3%
Renter Occupied 39.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 20,087 | 3.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,244 | 2.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $390,200 | 14.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $337,200 | 11.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,127 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 62.13%
Without Mortgage 37.87%
What is the level of education in Missoula County?
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Approximately 25.05% of the population in Missoula County holds a high school degree (that's 25,969 residents), while 26.51% have attained a college certificate (27,484 locals) and 25.69% have a bachelor's degree (26,629 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,147 | -1.7% |
| Some High School | 25,969 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 27,484 | 1.1% |
| Associate Degree | 8,426 | 0.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26,629 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,013 | 3.2% |
No High School 1.11%
Some High School 25.05%
Some College 26.51%
Associate Degree 8.13%
Bachelor's Degree 25.69%
Graduate Degree 13.52%
What is the marital status of Missoula County residents?
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A total of 38,443 people in Missoula County have never been married (which represents 35.89% of the total population), while 49,873 of them are wedded (46.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 885 (0.83%) and 13,286 (12.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 38,443 | 3.1% |
| Married | 49,873 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 885 | -10.8% |
| Widowed | 4,635 | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 13,286 | 4.6% |
Never Married 35.89%
Married 46.56%
Separated 0.83%
Widowed 4.33%
Divorced 12.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Missoula County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Missoula County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 54,301 residents commute by car, 2,518 prefer going to work by walking and 2,307 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 54,301 | -0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 982 | -3.2% |
| Railroad | 20 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 2,307 | 10.2% |
| Motorcycle | 194 | 16.9% |
| Walk | 2,518 | 2.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Missoula County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 59801 | 31,094 | 14,586 | $51,494.00 | $72,878.00 |
| 59802 | 19,533 | 8,881 | $64,908.00 | $84,392.00 |
| 59803 | 17,109 | 6,374 | $98,233.00 | $138,111.00 |
| 59804 | 7,847 | 3,265 | $78,551.00 | $101,495.00 |
| 59808 | 22,921 | 9,438 | $72,702.00 | $99,864.00 |
| 59820 | 2,007 | 830 | $67,500.00 | $86,822.00 |
| 59821 | 2,780 | 942 | $64,868.00 | $83,480.00 |
| 59823 | 1,791 | 773 | $76,060.00 | $98,701.00 |
| 59825 | 2,229 | 871 | $81,813.00 | $99,048.00 |
| 59826 | 616 | 321 | $54,934.00 | $63,102.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.