Demographics

From the lovely surroundings and recreational activities, to the friendly town folk and low crime rate, Bozeman offers attractive demographics when looking for a place to settle.

  • One of the fastest growing communities in Montana, Bozeman’s population is fast approaching 40,000.
  • Most likely due to the existence of Mountain State University and the vast opportunities for outdoor recreation, Bozeman has a younger than average population of 27.2 years.
  • Over 94% of the population had a high school education or higher.

Population
With a population fast approaching 40,000, Bozeman, Montana is the fifth largest city in the state. It is the principle city and the county seat of Gallatin County.

The male population is a little over 52% while females are a bit over 47%. Approximately 93.8% are White, 1.9% American Indian and 1.6% Hispanic. The highest ancestry of the population is German and the second is Irish.

The median age for residents in Bozeman, MT is 27.2 (this is younger than average age in the U.S.).

Families (non-single residences) represent 46.1% of the population, giving Bozeman a lower than average concentration of families.

Income and Employment
The median household income for all of Gallatin Valley is $60,931. The median household income for Bozeman is $42.972.

Unemployment has been lower in Bozeman than in the rest of Montana, averaging 1.5%.

Hospitals and Medical Centers
The 86 bed Bozeman Deaconess Hospital offers a comprehensive list of services in the heart of the Gallatin Valley.

Bozeman Colleges and Universities
In addition to being the home of Montana State University-Bozeman, the city is the location for the Health Works Institute and the Academy of Cosmetology, Inc.

Per recent Bozeman demographics, over 94% of the population had a high school education or higher.

Notable City Locations

  • Hannon Hall
  • Gallatin County Fairgrounds
  • Bozeman Pond Fishing Access Site
  • Sunrise Campground
  • Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Headquarters
  • Martin Ranch
  • Ag Depot Elevator
  • Gallatin County Pioneer Museum
  • Howard Hall
  • Gaines Hall
  • American Computer Museum
  • Danforth Chapel
  • Langford Hall
  • Wood Lab
  • McCall Hall
  • Gallatin County Law and Justice Building

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