Missoula, Montana

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
74,627
Population
$59,783
Median Income
$380,500
Home Value
34.0
Median Age

Demographics

Missoula has a population of 74,627 with a median age of 34.0. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
87.9%
Other
5.3%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian
1.6%
Black
0.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population74,627
Median Age34.0
White87.9%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian1.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Other / Two or More Races5.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Missoula is $59,783, which is 20.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $39,374. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

$59,783
Median Household Income
$39,374
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Missoula is 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Missoula, 96.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
96.6%
Bachelor's+
50.3%
Graduate+
19.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher96.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher50.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree19.0%

Housing

The median home value in Missoula is $380,500, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,064. The homeownership rate is 46.9%.

$380,500
Median Home Value
$1,064/mo
Median Rent
46.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$380,500
Median Monthly Rent$1,064
Homeownership Rate46.9%
Vacancy Rate6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Missoula, Montana?
The population of Missoula, Montana is 74,627 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Missoula, Montana?
The median household income in Missoula, Montana is $59,783. This is 20.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Missoula, Montana?
The median home value in Missoula, Montana is $380,500. The median monthly rent is $1,064.
What percentage of people in Missoula have a college degree?
In Missoula, Montana, 50.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 96.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Missoula, Montana an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Missoula, Montana is 6.4x (median home value $380,500 vs. median income $59,783), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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