2019 Bozeman Demographics – Bozeman Population*
Bozeman Population, Cost of Living, Climate, Rainfall, Temperature, Health, Housing, Economy, Education, Families, Income, Employment, Plan for Bozeman Growth
Have you ever wondered, “What is the ________ of Bozeman, Montana or Gallatin County, MT?”
Bozeman, MT Population #1 Largest-Gaining Micropolitan Area US (Numeric Increase) 2016-2017
In 2019, Bozeman continues to rank high as one of the fastest growing micropolitan cities in the US, and Bozeman, MT has a home-building rate in the top 10. Bozeman’s population is approximately 51,000, Fall 2019.
2018 Bozeman Economic Profile – US Census Numbers For Bozeman, Montana
According to the United States Census Bureau, “Bozeman, MT had the largest numeric gain among micro areas between 2015 and 2016, increasing by approximately 3,800 people. Four of the five largest numeric-gaining micro areas were in the West: Bozeman, Montana; Hilo, Hawaii; Kalispell, Montana; and Oak Harbor, Washington.”
In late 2014, early 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau concluded Bozeman, MT was the sixth-fastest growing “micropolitan” area in the United States.
From July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2014, Bozeman had 39,860 residents, and Gallatin County Montana’s population increased by 2.8% to approximately 97,308 residents.
*Note: all demographical data from the U.S. Census Bureau (find Montana) and elsewhere are timely approximations, as data change daily.
*Neighborhood Aspects | City | County | National |
BOZEMAN MONTANA, GALLATIN COUNTY MT, US DEMOGRAPHICS ~2019 | BOZEMAN MT 59715, 59718 | GALLATIN COUNTY MONTANA | UNITED STATES |
| Area | 19.15 mi² | 2634 mi² | 3.8 mil. mi² |
| Population (growth %) | 51,000 (4.3%) | 1,070,000 (3.5%) | 329,927,000 (.71%) |
| Population density/mile2 | 102.1 | 34.4 | 81.6 |
| Percent male | 52.6% | 52.1% | 50.2% |
| Percent female | 47.4% | 48.6% | 49.8% |
| Median age | 32.6 | 32.9 | 38.8 |
| People per household | 2.3 | 2.36 | 2.39 |
| Median household income | $44,455 | $52,833 | $46,230 |
| Average income per capita | $25,087 | $28,939 | $25,373 |
| CRIME | |||
| Violent crime risk index | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Property crime risk index | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| HOUSING | |||
| Median home values | ~$500,000 | $457,300 | $323,700 |
| Median age of homes | 27.0 | 22.0 | 27.0 |
| Home appreciation | 0.4% | -0.4% | -2.8% |
| Homes – owned | 50.4% | 56.0% | 64.7% |
| Homes – rented | 43.2% | 32.7% | 21.5% |
| Homes – vacant | 6.3% | 10.8% | 14.4% |
| Commuting by bus | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Commuting by carpool | 12.3% | 12.4% | 14.4% |
| Commuting by auto | 67.3% | 71.1% | 71.0% |
| Working at home | 6.7% | 7.3% | 5.4% |
| FAMILY FACTS | |||
| Currently married | 42.7% | 50.4% | 57.5% |
| Never married | 38.5% | 32.2% | 24.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.5% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 5.0% | 2.8% |
| Married – with children | 18.9% | 23.5% | 28.1% |
| Married – no children | 25.1% | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| Single – with children | 5.2% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Single – no children | 50.7% | 42.2% | 30.3% |
| EDUCATION | |||
| High school graduates | 97.2% | 96.1% | 92.1% |
| College degree – 2 year | 5.0% | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| College degree – 4 year | 53.6% | 46.0% | 28.7% |
| Graduate degree | 17.5% | 12.9% | 7.2% |
| Expenditures per student | $4,325 | $5,481 | $5,909 |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Students per librarian | 481 | 404 | 912 |
| Students per guidance counselor | 940 | 519 | 552 |
| ECONOMY | |||
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Recent job growth | 4.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Future (10-year) job growth | 46% | 30.8% | 18.5% |
| Sales tax | 0.00% | 0.00% | |
| Income tax | 6.90% | 6.9% | variable |
| Cost of living index | 101.4 | 101.3 | 100.0 |
| HEALTH | |||
| Air quality | 35 | n/a | 48 |
| Watershed quality | 52 | 52 | 55 |
| Physicians per capita | 225.7 | n/a | 169.7 |
| Health cost index | 96.2 | 96.1 | 100.0 |
| Superfund site index | 83 | 81 | 71 |
| UV index | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| CLIMATE | |||
| Altitude | 4,869 | 4,778 | 1,062 |
| Rainfall (inches annually) | 18.3 | 16.3 | 36.6 |
| Snowfall (inches annually) | 84.5 | 55.7 | 25.2 |
| January average low temperature | 11.8 | 12.1 | 20.8 |
| July average high temperature | 81.0 | 81.9 | 86.5 |
| Days of precipitation annually | 111 | 102 | 101 |
| Days, mostly sunny annually | 186 | 187 | 205 |
| Comfort index (during hot weather) | 74 | 74 | 44 |
