Missoula, Montana
Missoula: The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
About
Missoula is a city located in the county of Missoula in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 66,788. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 76,848 inhabitants.
The city was created 160 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Missoula
| Population | 76,848 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| County | Missoula County |
| Postal code | 59806, 59802, 59804, 59807, 59808, 59812, 59803, 59801 |
| Phone Area Codes | 406 |
| Official name | Missoula |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8722,-113.9940 |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 3,209 feet / 978 meters |
| Capital city | Missoula is capital of Missoula County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1866 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:26:11 (17th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 13.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 28℉ Chance Light Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Missoula is located at 46°52'20"N 113°59'38"W (46.8721500, -113.9940000).
Missoula map
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Weather
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Demographics
The population of Missoula increased by 13.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 400 | - | estimation process |
| 1880 | 347 | -15.27% | census |
| 1890 | 3,426 | 89.87% | census |
| 1900 | 4,366 | 21.53% | census |
| 1905 | 10,769 | 59.46% | census |
| 1910 | 12,896 | 16.49% | census |
| 1915 | 12,500 | -3.17% | census |
| 1920 | 12,668 | 1.33% | census |
| 1930 | 14,657 | 13.57% | census |
| 1940 | 18,449 | 20.55% | census |
| 1950 | 22,485 | 17.95% | census |
| 1960 | 27,090 | 17% | census |
| 1970 | 29,497 | 8.16% | census |
| 1980 | 33,388 | 11.65% | census |
| 1990 | 42,918 | 22.21% | estimation process |
| 2000 | 57,053 | 24.78% | census |
| 2010 | 66,788 | 14.58% | census |
| 2011 | 68,078 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 68,877 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 69,487 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 70,227 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,292 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 72,779 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 74,077 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 74,882 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 75,516 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 76,848 | 1.73% | estimation process |
People born in Missoula (99)
People born in Missoula, including Austrian linguist Robert de Beaugrande, American-born Australian astrophysicist Brian Schmidt, congresswoman for Montana Jeannette Rankin, .
More notable people
- Jason Lamy-Chappuis (French Nordic combined skier) he was born in 09/09/1986
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson (American actor) he was born in 22/10/1975
- Aaron Betsky (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1958
- Dana Carvey (comedian) he was born in 02/06/1955
- Troy Evans (American actor) he was born in 16/02/1948
- Bob Rock Jr. (American athlete, Olympic luger) he was born in 17/10/1949
- Raymond P. Ahlquist (American pharmacist and pharmacologist) he was born in 26/07/1914
- Dave Johnson (American decathlete) he was born in 07/04/1963
- Allen Vizzutti (American musician) he was born in 13/09/1952
- Tommy Moe (alpine skier) he was born in 17/02/1970
- John Friesz (American football player) he was born in 19/05/1967
- Peter Lowry (American soccer player) he was born in 02/10/1985
- George Turman (American politician (1928-2008)) he was born in 25/01/1928
- Alan P. Merriam (American ethnomusicologist) he was born in 01/11/1923
- Jack Silver (American logician) he was born in 23/04/1942
- Washington J. McCormick (American politician (1884-1949)) he was born in 04/01/1884
- Leroy Hood (American biologist) he was born in 10/10/1938
- Robert P. Mills (American editor) he was born in 10/02/1920
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Missoula, MT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180489 | The University of Montana | Missoula (MT) | 59812 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Missoula, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA | Missoula, MT | 1660 West Broadway Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Missoula.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hellga Post Office | Missoula (MT) | 59802 |
| Missoula Post Office | Missoula (MT) | 59801 |
| Mullan Post Office | Missoula (MT) | 59808 |
| Milltown Post Office | Milltown (MT) | 59851 |
| Bonner Post Office | Bonner (MT) | 59823 |
Other cities in Missoula County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Missoula County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Homes | 5,197 | Census designated place |
| Lolo | 3,892 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States |
| East Missoula | 2,157 | Census designated place |
| Frenchtown | 1,825 | High school in Frenchtown, Missoula County, Montana |
| Seeley Lake | 1,659 | Census designated place in Montana, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Missoula distances to largest Montana cities