Bozeman Information and Statistics
The most recent United States Census Bureau report on Bozeman, Montana was conducted in 2020, as part of the decennial census. According to the report, the population of Bozeman was 49,831, which represents a significant increase from the previous census in 2010, where the population was 37,280. The report also highlights that Bozeman is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.8 years old. In addition, the report states that the racial makeup of Bozeman is predominantly White, at 89.3%, followed by Asian (3.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.2%), and Native American (1.2%). The report also highlights that the city has a high rate of education, with 53.7% of residents holding a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Finally, the report notes that the median household income in Bozeman is $60,548, which is slightly higher than the national median household income.
Bozeman, Montana prides itself in offering a small town atmosphere with big city amenities to residents and visitors alike. Nestled in the Gallatin Valley, encompassed by the majestic Bridger Mountains, Bozeman is considered to be the prime spot of Montana. The city sits in a high mountain valley at an elevation of 4,795 feet and is surrounded on three sides by the Bridger, Gallatin, and Tobacco Root mountains. Home of Montana State University, Bozeman is a community of friendly people and a center for recreation throughout the year. Agriculture continues to be the number one industry for our area, and wheat and barley fields dot the landscape.
Bozeman was established in 1863, in Gallatin County which is 2,517 square miles in size. To put this in perspective, Gallatin County is larger than the states of Rhode Island or Delaware. Much of the county is fertile farm fields, and over 40% is managed by the U.S. Forest Service which provides excellent recreational use.
Outside Magazine has rated Bozeman one of the 15 best sports cities in the U.S. The community received this recognition because of outstanding opportunities for fly fishing, downhill skiing, hunting, hiking, camping, climbing, canoeing, and kayaking. Bozeman is an angler’s paradise with several outstanding streams and rivers within an hour’s drive.
The mountains offer an escape from “city life,” and with a short drive, you will find yourself in a whole new world. Camping, hiking, fishing, and biking are common weekend activities, with families and individuals taking advantage of our close proximity to the mountains and camping areas. In the Spring and Summer, wildflowers accentuate the beautiful landscape along numerous trails, and these same areas offer miles of cross country skiing in the winter.
Bozeman Zip Code Latitude Longitude
59715 BOZEMAN MT 406 GALLATIN 45.6752 -111.067
59717 BOZEMAN MT 406 GALLATIN 45.6604 -111.0625
59718 BOZEMAN MT 406 GALLATIN 45.6482 -111.2037
59719 BOZEMAN MT 406 GALLATIN 45.6792 -111.0378
59771 BOZEMAN MT 406 GALLATIN 45.6794 -111.1469
59772 BOZEMAN MT 406 GALLATIN 45.663 -111.115
59773 BOZEMAN MT 406 GALLATIN 45.6712 -111.0805
Bozeman Montana Statistics and Demographics
(US Census 2000)
| Number | Percent | |
| Bozeman Population: | 27509 | 100.00% |
| Sex and Age | ||
| Male | 14481 | 52.64% |
| Female | 13028 | 47.36% |
| Under 5 years | 1366 | 4.97% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1120 | 4.07% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1185 | 4.31% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3184 | 11.57% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6621 | 24.07% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4701 | 17.09% |
| 35 to 44 years | 3168 | 11.52% |
| 45 to 54 years | 2781 | 10.11% |
| 55 to 59 years | 720 | 2.62% |
| 60 to 64 years | 463 | 1.68% |
| 65 to 74 years | 885 | 3.22% |
| 75 to 84 years | 913 | 3.32% |
| 85 years and over | 402 | 1.46% |
| Median age (years) | 25.4 | |
| 18 years and over | 23102 | 83.98% |
 Male |
12236 | 44.48% |
| Female | 10866 | 39.5% |
| 21 years and over | 18941 | 68.85% |
| 62 years and over | 2467 | 8.97% |
| 65 years and over | 2200 | 8% |
| Male | 801 | 2.91% |
| Female | 1399 | 5.09% |
| Race | ||
| One race | 27104 | 98.53% |
| White | 26058 | 94.73% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 0.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 342 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 445 | 1.62% |
| Asian indian |
44 | 0.16% |
| Chinese |
128 | 0.47% |
| Filipino |
27 | 0.1% |
| Japanese |
91 | 0.33% |
| Korean |
94 | 0.34% |
| Vietnamese |
7 | 0.03% |
| Other Asian |
54 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian |
11 | 0.04% |
| Guamanian or Chamorro |
2 | 0.01% |
| Samoan |
3 | 0.01% |
| Other Pacific Islander |
2 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 149 | 0.54% |
| Two or more races | 405 | 3.0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino and race | ||
| Total Population | 27509 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino(of any race) | 438 | 1.59% |
| Mexican | 211 | 0.77% |
| Puerto Rican | 46 | 0.17% |
| Cuban | 9 | 0.03% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 172 | 0.63% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 27071 | 98.41% |
| White alone | 25817 | 93.85% |
| Relationship | ||
| Total Population | 27509 | 100.00% |
| In households | 24608 | 89.45% |
| Householder | 10877 | 39.54% |
| Spouse | 3914 | 14.23% |
| Child | 4848 | 17.62% |
| Own child under 18 years |
4210 | 15.3% |
| Other relatives | 503 | 1.83% |
| Under 18 years |
95 | 0.35% |
| Nonrelatives | 4466 | 16.23% |
| Unmarried partner |
704 | 2.56% |
| In group quarters | 2901 | 3.6 % |
| Instituntionalized population | 304 | 1.11% |
| Noninstitutionalized population | 2597 | 9.44% |
| Households by Type | ||
| Total Households | 10877 | 100.0 % |
| Family households (families) | 5019 | 46.14% |
| With own children under 18 years |
2423 | 22.28% |
| Married-couple family | 3914 | 35.98% |
| With own children under 18 years |
1748 | 16.07% |
| Female householder, no husband present | 789 | 7.25% |
| With own children under 18 years |
543 | 4.99% |
| NonFamily households | 5858 | 36.8 % |
| Householder living alone | 3307 | 30.4% |
| Householder 65 years and over | 729 | 6.7% |
| Households with individuals under 18 years | 2523 | 23.2% |
| Households with individuals 65 years and over | 1455 | 13.38% |
| Average Household size | 2.26 | |
| Average family size | 2.85 | |
| Housing Occupancy | ||
| Total housing units | 11577 | 100.00% |
| Occupied housing units | 10877 | 93.95% |
| Vacant housing units | 700 | 6.05% |
| For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use | 100 | 0.86% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) | 2.1 | |
| Rental vacancy rate (percent) | 4.9 | |
| Housing Tenure | ||
| Occupied housing units | 10877 | 100.00% |
| Owner-occupied housing units. | 4663 | 42.87% |
| Renter-occupied housing units. | 6214 | 57.13% |
| Average household size of owner-occupied units | 2.43 | |
| Average household size of renter-occupied units | 2.13 |
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