Gateway to Yellowstone
Three of Yellowstone National Park's five entrances are in Montana, although most of the park lies in Wyoming.
Capital: HelenaLargest city: BillingsNickname: The Treasure StateStatehood: 1889
Montana at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
380,840 km²
4th largest state
Population
1,137,233
3.0 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 43rd in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
2.3%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$81 billion
$72,066 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
11,268
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
11,256
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+12
Births minus deaths
Population change
+5,931
July 2023–June 2024
Montana data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Montana
56 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Montana, United States
Yellowstone County
County seat: Billings
167,340
Population
$42,894
Income per capita
$317,600
Median home value
3.4%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 2,633 mi²
- Population density
- 64 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
56 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Montana
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park and Canada's Waterton Lakes form the world's first International Peace Park, designated in 1932.
Triple Divide Peak
Water falling on Triple Divide Peak can flow to the Pacific, the Atlantic via the Gulf of Mexico, and Hudson Bay.
Little Bighorn
The 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn, where Lakota, Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho warriors defeated Custer's 7th Cavalry, took place in southeastern Montana.