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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 946,776 | 85.68% |
| Two or more races | 66,068 | 5.98% |
| Native American | 63,108 | 5.71% |
| Other race | 13,423 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 9,197 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 6,015 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 485 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
Montana’s population growth is concentrated in its larger urban and scenic areas, with Yellowstone County (Billings) leading at 173,000 residents. The fastest growth is occurring in the western mountain regions, with Flathead County growing 11.8% and Gallatin County (Bozeman) increasing 8.2% since 2020. While many rural counties are losing population, particularly in the eastern plains where Roosevelt County has declined 8.5%, some smaller counties show surprising growth, with Petroleum County, despite being the least populous, growing by 24.3%.