Missoula County Demographics
A map of Missoula County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 99,953 | 84.8% |
Multiracial | 6,196 | 5.3% |
Hispanic | 6,004 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 3,640 | 3.1% |
Asian | 1,423 | 1.2% |
Black | 706 | 0.6% |
Missoula County, Montana had a population of 117,922 in 2020. It was 84.8% White, 0.6% Black, 1.2% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Missoula County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Missoula County is the 3rd most populous county of the 56 counties in Montana.
Missoula County's White Population
99,953 residents of Missoula County identify as White, or 84.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Missoula County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Montana (83.1% White). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Missoula County is ranked #42 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Missoula County is more White than neighboring Lake County (65.4% White). Missoula County is less White than neighboring Granite County (92.7% White), Ravalli County (89.9% White), Powell County (86.6% White), and Mineral County (89.2% White).
Missoula County's Black Population
706 residents of Missoula County identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Missoula County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Montana (0.5% Black). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Missoula County is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Missoula County is more Black than neighboring Lake County (0.2% Black), Granite County (0% Black), Ravalli County (0.2% Black), and Mineral County (0.2% Black). Missoula County is less Black than neighboring Powell County (0.9% Black).
Missoula County's Asian Population
1,423 residents of Missoula County identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Missoula County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Montana (0.7% Asian). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Missoula County is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Missoula County is more Asian than neighboring Lake County (0.4% Asian), Granite County (0.1% Asian), Ravalli County (0.5% Asian), Powell County (0.3% Asian), and Mineral County (0.5% Asian).
Missoula County's Hispanic Population
6,004 residents of Missoula County identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Missoula County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Missoula County is ranked #3 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Missoula County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake County (3.8% Hispanic), Granite County (2.6% Hispanic), Ravalli County (3.6% Hispanic), Powell County (2.3% Hispanic), and Mineral County (3.2% Hispanic).
Missoula County's Native American/Other Population
3,640 residents of Missoula County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Missoula County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Montana (6.4% Native American/Other). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Missoula County is ranked #17 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Missoula County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granite County (1.1% Native American/Other), Ravalli County (1.6% Native American/Other), and Mineral County (1.9% Native American/Other). Missoula County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake County (21.7% Native American/Other), and Powell County (6.1% Native American/Other).
Missoula County's Multiracial Population
6,196 residents of Missoula County identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Missoula County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Montana (5% Multiracial). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Missoula County is ranked #12 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Missoula County is more Multiracial than neighboring Granite County (3.6% Multiracial), Ravalli County (4.3% Multiracial), Powell County (3.7% Multiracial), and Mineral County (5% Multiracial). Missoula County is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake County (8.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.