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Montana

Statehood Year:
1889
Capital:
Helena
Largest Cities:
Billings, Missoula, Great Falls
Abbreviation:
MT

Montana is a state in the Mountain region of the United States, known for the Rocky Mountains, Glacier National Park, and vast prairies. It has a population of 1,143,160, making it the 44th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Helena. Montana has a natural resource economy with growing tourism sector.

1,143,160
Total Population
8
Population Density (mi²)
44
Population Rank
5.9K 0.52%
Annual Population Growth

Montana Population

Montana Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Montana includes 85.68% White, 5.71% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White946,77685.68%
Two or more races66,0685.98%
Native American63,1085.71%
Other race13,4231.21%
Asian9,1970.83%
Black or African American6,0150.54%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4850.04%

Montana Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Montana's average per capita income is $45,186. Household income levels show a median of $69,922. The poverty rate stands at 12.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$100,192$127,355
Families$88,127$114,636
Households$69,922$94,544
Non Families$41,864$59,729

$45,186

Average Income

$69,922

Median Household Income

12.05%

Poverty Rate

Population by County

Montana County Populations

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)