These Montana Counties Have the Most Lifelong Locals

Montana is a beautiful place. That is not really up for debate. It is also a big reason why so many people have decided to pack up and move here over the past few years. But with that growth has come some growing pains, especially for the folks who have called this place home their whole lives.

If you talk to locals, you will quickly pick up on the mixed feelings. Change has come fast, and not everyone is thrilled about it. During the pandemic especially, Montana saw a surge of new residents. More traffic, higher home prices, and a different pace of life have all followed.

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You will still hear the occasional “don’t move here” attitude, and for some, it is not really a joke. A lot of longtime residents feel like the character of their towns has shifted.

That said, it is not about pointing fingers. Growth happens, and Montana is not the only place dealing with it. Still, it raises an interesting question. What places in Montana still have the most born and bred Montanans? Stacker came out with an interesting study of just that.

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Here are the TOP 5 COUNTIES in Montana with the LARGEST MONTANAN POPULATION.

#5. Hill County

Population: 16,238
Born in Montana: 12,818 (78.9% of population)
Born in a different state: 3,189 (19.6% of population)

#4. Roosevelt County

Population: 10,799
Born in Montana: 8,536 (79.0% of population)
Born in a different state: 2,145 (19.9% of population)

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#3. Glacier County

Population: 13,781
Born in Montana: 11,057 (80.2% of population)
Born in a different state: 2,453 (17.8% of population)

#2. Liberty County

Population: 1,993
Born in Montana: 1,610 (80.8% of population)
Born in a different state: 344 (17.3% of population)

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#1. Blaine County

Population: 7,030
Born in Montana: 5,946 (84.6% of population)
Born in a different state: 963 (13.7% of population)

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