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Bozeman, MT

City in Gallatin County, Montana.

Population

56,114

Land area

21.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,621

ZIP codes

0

Bozeman and its ZIP codes

Bozeman at a glance

  • Bozeman is about 342 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • It is the 4th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
  • Households here earn a median of $85,747 a year, 18% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $687,900 (83% above Montana) and median rent is $1,717 a month.

Local data for Bozeman, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bozeman, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,747

Poverty rate

13.7%

Median home value

$687,900

Median rent

$1,717/mo

Homeownership

44.7%

Bachelor's or higher

65.1%

Median age

28.9

Average commute

15.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,830), Irish Americans (7,408), Norwegian Americans (3,302).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallatin County. PPP loans are for Bozeman.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,519

74,277 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$94,573

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$836M

FY 2026, $7,031 per person

Gallatin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bozeman, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.2%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked8.5%
  • Bicycle3.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home16.1%

Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bozeman, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

594

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

323

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 15°F

20.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone48 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bozeman, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.0%

U.S. 33.3% -11.3 pts

Diabetes

5.2%

U.S. 12.1% -6.9 pts

Smoking

9.2%

U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Bozeman

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bozeman, MT in?
Bozeman is in Gallatin County, Montana.
What is the population of Bozeman, MT?
About 56,114 people live in Bozeman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bozeman?
Nearby places include King Arthur Park (4.4 mi), Four Corners (6.6 mi), Gallatin Gateway (9.7 mi), Belgrade (9.9 mi), Bridger (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023