Missoula County, Montana

MT · FIPS 30063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 120,672 #534 / 3,222
83th
Median Household Income $75,598 +0.6% #806 / 3,222
75th
Median Age 37.1 years -4.6% #2,736 / 3,222
15th
Median Home Value $472,100 +67.5% #160 / 3,222
95th
Median Gross Rent $1,190 +2.3% #552 / 3,222
83th
Poverty Rate 10.1% -19.6% #817 / 3,222
75th

Demographics

Missoula County has a population of 120,672, making it the #534 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Missoula County is $75,598, ranking #806 out of 3,222 counties — 0.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.

Median Household Income
$75,598 +0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #806 of 3,222
75th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,868 +11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #362 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.1% −19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #817 of 3,222
75th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.7% −29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,155 of 3,222
64th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.4% +40.7% vs nat'l
Rank #133 of 3,222
96th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.1 min −27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,809 of 3,222
13th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Missoula County is $472,100 (+67.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,190/mo and the homeownership rate is 58.8%.

Median Home Value
$472,100 +67.5% vs nat'l
Rank #160 of 3,222
95th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,190 +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #552 of 3,222
83th percentile
Homeownership Rate
58.8% −8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,040 of 3,222
6th percentile
58.8% Homeownership

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Health

93.9% of residents in Missoula County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.

93.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.9% +2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,070 of 3,222
67th percentile

About Missoula County, Montana

Missoula County, Montana has a total population of 120,672, making it the 534th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Missoula County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Missoula County is $75,598, which ranks #806 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.

The median home value in Missoula County is $472,100, 67.5% above the national median. Renters in Missoula County pay a median gross rent of $1,190 per month. The homeownership rate is 58.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Missoula County, 47.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.

Missoula County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).

All data for Missoula County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.