Missoula County, MT

County

Cities in Missoula County

Bonner-West Riverside

Neighborhoods in Missoula County

Grant Creek / De Smet

Lower Rattlesnake / Upper Rattlesnake

Farviews / Pattee Canyon

Orchard Homes / Two Rivers

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Missoula

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

47.4%

Households with Children

23.2%

School Enrollment K-12

10,347

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 13.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.4%
High School / GED: 19.5%
Some College or Associate's: 29.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.1%
Single Parents: 7.1%
Couples & Adults: 31.1%
Living Alone: 45.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 59.8%
Puerto Rican: 3.6%
Cuban: 3.6%
Dominican: 0.8%
Central American: 3.1%
South American: 12.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 17.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 57.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 46.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 49.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.2%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 8.5%
Not Enrolled: 76.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources