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Missoula, Montana

Missoula, Montana, in Missoula county, is 394 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 57,053.

The People and Families of Missoula

In Missoula, about 40% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Missoula live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, Missoula is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Missoula had a median family income of $42,103. Missoula is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Missoula ($64,305). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Missoula Housing

About 50% of housing units in Missoula are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in Missoula pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Missoula, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Missoula than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Missoula strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMissoula Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMissoula Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMissoula College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Missoula Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Missoula Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Missoula Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Missoula Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Missoula, MT

Comparing Missoula to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens41
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women410
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income39
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use510

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone95
Affordability of Rents81
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Housing Recently Built58

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