Population 77,416 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bozeman
Household size in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Bozeman is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.4, Bozeman is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Montana city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in Bozeman, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 35 Montana cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bozeman
Renters in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Bozeman than nationally: 46.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 35 Montana cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Bozeman as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Montana overall (12.2%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Bozeman has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $954 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $990 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,205 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,767 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$813 | +$487 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bozeman pays $1,767 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $813 a month from 2006–10, an 85% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bozeman
Bachelor's degrees in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.3% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.5% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.3% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Bozeman: 62.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Montana city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bozeman: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 35 Montana cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bozeman
| Period | Bozeman | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bozeman has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bozeman compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | 2.27 | 34.4 | 4.3% | 46.3% | 8.6% | 1994 | $1,767 | 62.9% | 97.7% | 3.0% |
| Four Corners | 2.49 | 36.3 | 1.7% | 25.7% | 12.5% | 2004 | $1,666 | 53.4% | 98.4% | 1.3% |
| Belgrade | 2.53 | 36.7 | 9.7% | 28.9% | 5.3% | 2003 | $1,929 | 39.5% | 95.6% | 2.3% |
| Church Hill | 2.74 | 42.1 | 8.0% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 1988 | $1,794 | 40.5% | 97.6% | 0.5% |
| Anceney | 2.77 | 40.5 | 4.9% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 1987 | $1,818 | 43.3% | 97.8% | 1.1% |
| Manhattan | 2.53 | 41.1 | 5.7% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 1980 | $1,682 | 39.8% | 99.1% | 0.3% |
| Francis | 2.76 | 40.8 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 11.5% | 1985 | $1,969 | 35.2% | 96.3% | 0.7% |
| Gallatin Gateway | 2.52 | 40.0 | 4.0% | 30.9% | 31.5% | 1995 | $1,381 | 51.0% | 97.9% | 1.1% |
| Logan | 2.50 | 47.6 | 4.7% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 1991 | $1,531 | 39.9% | 98.6% | 0.1% |
| Pine Creek | 2.39 | 44.9 | 6.4% | 19.1% | 15.4% | 1993 | $1,362 | 36.0% | 95.5% | 2.2% |
| Livingston | 2.17 | 44.0 | 13.5% | 33.9% | 6.4% | 1970 | $1,225 | 37.8% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bozeman. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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