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Missoula County, Montana
Missoula County, Montana. Missoula County had 123,513 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, slower than Montana (+5.6%). It holds 17 places (1 city, village or borough and 16 census-designated) and 29 census tracts. GEOID 30063.
Missoula County is one of the 2 counties of the Missoula, MT metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
123,513
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 117,922 · ACS 2020-2024: 120,672
Median household income
$75,598
±$2,922 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$472,100
±$10,711 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$1,190
±$32 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
How many people live in Missoula County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 117,922 residents in Missoula County. The Census Bureau estimates 123,513 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, slower than Montana (+5.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 120,672 over 2,593 square miles of land.
| Measure | Missoula County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 120,672 | 1,116,875 | +3,363 |
| Households | 52,679±618 | 458,859 | +3,366 |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.03 | 2.37 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 56,930±65 | 528,419 | +2,975 |
Missoula County's population since 2000
From 95,802 in 2000 to 123,513 in 2025: up 28.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Missoula County?
Missoula County holds 17 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 16 census-designated places. The largest is Missoula with 78,903 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Missoula | 73,489 | $70,392 |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Homes | 5,377 | $64,904 |
| Lolo | 4,399 | $86,065 |
| East Missoula | 2,465 | $57,500 |
| Frenchtown | 1,958 | $94,500 |
| Bonner-West Riverside | 1,690 | $62,039 |
| Seeley Lake | 1,682 | $49,574 |
| ClintonGEOID 3015475 | 1,018 | $103,750 |
| CarltonGEOID 3012435 | 721 | $107,155 |
| WyeGEOID 3081980 | 714 | $109,625 |
| Evaro | 373 | $70,469 |
| PiltzvilleGEOID 3057475 | 372 | $68,867 |
| TurahGEOID 3075175 | 364 | $130,417 |
| CondonGEOID 3017050 | 285 | $41,625 |
| HusonGEOID 3038275 | 256 | $77,344 |
| Twin CreeksGEOID 3075550 | 164 | $86,029 |
| PotomacGEOID 3059350 | 26 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Missoula County?
The median resident of Missoula County is 37.1 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.1%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Missoula County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1±0.3 | 40.4 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 18.2%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% | 4.6% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.5%±0.5 pts | 83.6% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | −0.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±0.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±0.7 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±0.7 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6%±0.5 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.4%±1.4 pts | 35.2% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6%±1.2 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Missoula County earn?
Half of Missoula County's 52,679 households earn less than $75,598 a year (±$2,922), against $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,534 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,064 after inflation. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Missoula County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,598±$2,922 | $72,509 | +$9,064 |
| Mean household income | $103,306±$4,016 | $98,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,868±$1,646 | $41,711 | +$6,613 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1%±1.1 pts | 11.5% | −4.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.5%±2.3 pts | 12.7% | −6.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0%±0.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Missoula County?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Missoula County's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $472,100 by its owner (±$10,711). The median renter pays $1,190 a month including utilities, and 39.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Missoula County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $472,100±$10,711 | $375,800 | +$122,583 |
| Median gross rent | $1,190±$32 | $1,081 | +$128 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.5%±3.1 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,968±$44 | $1,798 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8%±1.6 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 56,930±65 | 528,419 | +2,975 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.7%±1.5 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±0.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.2%±1.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Missoula County building?
Builders took permits for 886 new housing units across Missoula County in 2025 (423 single-family), 7.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Missoula County get to work?
69.1% of Missoula County's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Missoula County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6%±1.0 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.1%±1.6 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±1.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6%±1.0 pts | 12.5% | +9.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min±0.7 | 19.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Missoula County's census tracts?
Missoula County is divided into 29 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,619 (Tract 3) to $122,438 (Tract 13.04).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Missoula County compare with Montana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 56 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 56 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 56 |
| Median household income | 9th of 56 |
| Median home value | 4th of 56 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 56 |
| Median age | 50th of 56 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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