population

Montana's population is growing, but is the warmth of its communities keeping pace? Let's take a closer look at the social landscape.

Rural Montana is quietly shrinking. Several towns are losing residents due to aging population, fewer jobs, and limited opportunities for young people.

What is the most deadly 10-mile stretch of highway in Montana?

Whitefish is changing fast, and not everyone is cheering. A recent article sheds light on how new arrivals are reshaping the town's character and challenges.

Feeling crowded living in Montana? Check out these states that have less people than Big Sky Country.

It's becoming more difficult to keep up with how large Montana's cities have become, mostly because they keep growing at an impressive rate. There was a time where Montana license plate numbers would immediately let you know what county the car was from - the first number reflected the county size, in order, decades ago.

Many people need to seek "greener pastures" for work, housing and opportunity in other states for their pursuit of happiness and security.

Where does Montana rank for population growth in 2023

What Montana city will be the most populous in 2040?

Rapid growth gets a lot of attention in Montana, but a whopping 25% of our counties have experienced drops in net migration from 2020 - 2022. Some counties saw hundreds moving out.

What town in Montana is actually the smallest?

Sure, I'm stretching the definition of 'town' a bit but 'census designated place' doesn't have much personality. Montana is the perfect state to search for super small towns that have real charm and/or something pretty cool in their backyard.