The Missoula metropolitan statistical area is located in the west-central portion of the state, the 2020 United States Census put the MSA's population at 122,458,[1] making it the 2nd largest metropolitan statistical area in Montana.[2] July 1, 2023 Census estimates put the Missoula Metropolitan Area population at 126,939[3] making it the second Metropolitan area in Montana to surpass 100,000 people, behind Billings.
Missoula Metropolitan Area
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| Missoula, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area | |
 Missoula and Surrounding Area | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Montana |
| Principal City | Missoula |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
It is the largest metropolitan area between Boise, Idaho, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and between Coeur d'Alene, Idaho,[4] and Billings, Montana.
Counties
editCommunities
editPlaces with more than 70,000 inhabitants
edit- Missoula (principal city)
Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants
edit- Bonner-West Riverside (Census-designated place)
- East Missoula (Census-designated place)
- Lolo (Census-designated places)
- Orchard Homes (Census-designated places)
- Seeley Lake (Census-designated place)
Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants
edit- Clinton (Census-designated place)
- Frenchtown (Census-designated place)
- Wye (Census-designated place)
Unincorporated places
edit- Condon (Unincorporated place)
- Lolo Hot Springs, Montana (Unincorporated place)
Ghost towns
edit- Hell Gate
- Garnet
Demographics
editAs of the 2010 census, there were 109,299 people, 45,926 households, and 25,931 families residing in the county. The population density was 42.1 inhabitants per square mile (16.3/km2). There were 50,106 housing units at an average density of 19.3 per square mile (7.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.7% white, 2.6% American Indian, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.4% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.1% were German, 17.8% were Irish, 12.3% were English, 7.3% were Norwegian, and 5.4% were American.
Of the 45,926 households, 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 43.5% were non-families, and 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 34.3 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,887 and the median income for a family was $58,302. Males had a median income of $39,603 versus $30,069 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,343. About 8.8% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
Historical populations
edit| Census | Pop. | %± |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 2,554 | - |
| 1880 | 2,537 | -0.7% |
| 1890 | 14,427 | 468.7% |
| 1900 | 13,964 | −3.2% |
| 1910 | 23,596 | 69.0% |
| 1920 | 24,041 | 1.9% |
| 1930 | 21,782 | −9.4% |
| 1940 | 29,038 | 33.3% |
| 1950 | 35,493 | 22.2% |
| 1960 | 44,663 | 25.8% |
| 1970 | 58,263 | 30.5% |
| 1980 | 76,016 | 30.5% |
| 1990 | 78,687 | 3.5% |
| 2000 | 95,802 | 21.8% |
| 2010 | 109,299 | 14.1% |
| 2020 | 122,458 | 12.0% |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Totals; UNITED STATES". 2023 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ United States Census Bureau, Missoula County, Montana Profile
- ^ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals: 2020-2023". Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Kootenai County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2011-07-06.