Bozeman Montana Demographics: Climate, Crime, Education, Economy, Family, Housing, Medical, Population, Weather
Hunting, Fishing, Voter Registration Information at Bottom
| GALLATIN COUNTY YEAR | 2022 | 2015 | 2006 |
| NUMBER EMPLOYED | 62% | 41,638 | 44,259 |
| INCOME | $52,000 (Median) | $54,298 (Average) | $30,903 (Average) |
Montana Population 2022 ~1,120,000
Under 5 years old, July 1, 2015, 6.0% – Under 18 years old, July 1, 2015, 21.9% – From 19 to 64 years old, July 2015 54.9% – 65 years old and greater, July 1, 2015, 17.2
For *Current Bozeman Demographics
*Bozeman Demographics (2016)
|
Bozeman 59715-59718
|
Regional Average
|
National Average |
| Neighborhood type |
Bozeman | Gallatin County | United States |
| Population (2022) |
56,550 |
126,770 |
333,240,045 |
| Pop. density (sq miles) |
1,959 |
34.9 |
81.6 |
| Percent male |
51.3% |
51.9% |
49.1% |
| Percent female |
49.7% |
48.1% |
50.9% |
| Median age |
27.6 |
32.9 |
37.3 |
| People per household |
2.3 |
2.4 |
2.6 |
| Median household income |
$46,422 |
$54,298 |
$45,937 |
| Average income per capita |
$26,350 |
$29,468 |
$23,868 |
| Bozeman Crime |
Bozeman |
Regional Average |
National Average |
| Violent crime risk index |
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
| Property crime risk index |
2.0 |
4.0 |
3.0 |
| Bozeman Housing |
Bozeman |
Regional Average | National Average |
| Median home value |
$256,300 |
$263,200 |
$323,700 |
| Median age of homes |
27.0 |
22.0 |
27.0 |
| Home appreciation |
0.4% |
-0.4% |
-2.8% |
| Homes – owned |
50.4% |
56.0% |
64.7% |
| Homes – rented |
43.2% |
32.7% |
21.5% |
| Homes – vacant |
6.3% |
10.8% |
14.4% |
| Commuting by bus |
0.3% |
0.3% |
2.0% |
| Commuting by carpool |
12.3% |
12.4% |
14.4% |
| Commuting by auto |
67.3% |
71.1% |
71.0% |
| Working at home |
6.7% |
7.3% |
5.4% |
| Bozeman Family Facts |
Bozeman |
Regional Average | National Average |
| Currently married |
42.7% |
50.4% |
57.5% |
| Never married |
38.5% |
32.2% |
24.6% |
| Divorced |
7.7% |
8.5% |
7.6% |
| Widowed |
4.2% |
3.6% |
7.4% |
| Separated |
6.9% |
5.0% |
2.8% |
| Married – w/ children |
18.9% |
23.5% |
28.1% |
| Married – no children |
25.1% |
27.9% |
31.0% |
| Single – w/ children |
5.2% |
6.1% |
9.4% |
| Single – no children |
50.7% |
42.2% |
30.3% |
| Bozeman Education |
Bozeman |
Regional Average | National Average |
| High school graduates |
15.4% |
92.5% |
78.9% |
| College degree – 2 year |
5.0% |
5.1% |
8.2% |
| College degree – 4 year |
33.5% |
28.6% |
15.1% |
| Graduate degree |
17.5% |
12.9% |
7.2% |
| Expenditures per student |
$4,325 |
$5,481 |
$5,909 |
| Students per teacher |
15.0 |
15.0 |
16.0 |
| Students per librarian |
481 |
404 |
912 |
| Students per guidance counselor |
940 |
519 |
552 |
| Bozeman Economy |
Bozeman |
Regional Average |
National Average |
| Unemployment rate |
2.0% |
1.5% |
4.5% |
| Recent job growth |
-0.0% |
3.1% |
0.7% |
| Future job growth |
29.9% |
30.8% |
18.5% |
| Sales tax |
0.00% |
0.00% |
6.00% |
| Income tax |
6.90% |
10.00% |
5.02% |
| Cost of living index |
118.4 |
115.3 |
100.0 |
| Bozeman Health – Medical |
Bozeman |
Regional Average | National Average |
| Air quality |
35 |
n/a |
48 |
| Watershed quality |
52 |
52 |
55 |
| Physicians per capita |
225.7 |
n/a |
169.7 |
| Health cost index |
96.2 |
96.1 |
100.0 |
| Superfund site index |
83 |
81 |
71 |
| UV index |
3.8 |
3.8 |
4.3 |
| Bozeman Climate – Weather |
Bozeman |
Regional Average |
National Average |
| Altitude |
4,869 |
4,778 |
1,062 |
| Rainfall (inches annually) |
18.3 |
16.3 |
36.6 |
| Snowfall (inches annually) |
84.5 |
55.7 |
25.2 |
| January avg. low temp |
11.8 |
12.1 |
20.8 |
| July avg. high temp |
81.0 |
81.9 |
86.5 |
| Days of precipitation annually |
111 |
102 |
101 |
| Days mostly sunny annually |
186 |
187 |
205 |
| Comfort index (during hot weather) |
74 |
74 |
44 |
How Do I Establish Montana Residency, Education, Hunting, Fishing, Voting Qualification? |
Montana Residency, Education, Hunting, Fishing, Voting Requirements
For the Purpose of Montana Driver’s License:
For the purposes of obtaining a Driver’s License, you are considered a resident after 60 consecutive days and must have a Montana license in order to operate a motor vehicle. For a commercial motor vehicle license, the requirement is 30 days. For more information on driver licensing, see Montana Codes Annotated 61-5-103 and the Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division Montana Driver Licensing page.
For the Purpose of Montana Fishing and Hunting Licenses:
You are considered a resident after 180 consecutive days. After Montana residency has been established, you must live in Montana at least 120 days a year; your principal home must be located in Montana; you must file state income tax returns as a resident (if required to file); vehicles operated in Montana must be licensed and titled as required by law; and, you cannot claim residency in any other state or country for any purpose. There are different requirements for members of the armed forces. For more information, see Montana Codes Annotated 87-2-102 and the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks
For the Purpose of Montana Voting:
You can be registered to vote only in Montana. 2022 Montana Voter Registration Form Here. If you’re voting for the first time in Montana and didn’t provide your driver’s license number, last 4 digits of your Social Security number, or a copy of your Montana ID when you registered to vote, be sure to bring one of the following: Montana photo identification that shows your name, including a driver’s license, school ID card or tribal photo ID, document such as a utility bill, bank statement, pay statement, confirmation of voter registration, government check, or other government document that that shows your name and current address.
For the Purposes of Montana Higher Education:
A student must be domiciled in Montana for one year immediately preceding registration. Attendance as a full-time student is not sufficient to qualify for residence. For more information, see Montana Codes Annotated 2015.