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
Nłʔay (Kalispel-Pend d'Oreille)
Tuhuⱡnana (Kutenai)
Missoula, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area
Downtown Missoula
Missoula and Surrounding Area
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Interactive Map of Missoula, MT MSA
Country United States
State Montana
Principal CityMissoula
Time zoneUTC-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

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Communities

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Places with more than 70,000 inhabitants

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Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants

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Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants

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  • Clinton (Census-designated place)
  • Frenchtown (Census-designated place)
  • Wye (Census-designated place)

Unincorporated places

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Ghost towns

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Demographics

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As 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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Totals; UNITED STATES". 2023 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  2. ^ United States Census Bureau, Missoula County, Montana Profile
  3. ^ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals: 2020-2023". Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  4. ^ "Kootenai County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2011-07-06.