Missoula County, Montana
Missoula County: county in Montana, United States
About
Missoula County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 109,299 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 121,630 inhabitants. Its county seat is Missoula. The county was created 162 years ago in 1863.
County Snapshot
Missoula County at a glance
Missoula County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Montana counties
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MissoulaPopulation 76,848
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Quick Facts about Missoula County
| Population | 121,630 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| Twitter username | missoulacounty |
| Area | 6781 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.0365,-113.9237 |
| Altitude | 5,591 feet / 1704 meters |
| Capital | Missoula |
| Establishment | January 01, 1864 |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:16:18 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 28℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Missoula County is located at 47°2'11"N 113°55'25"W (47.0364900, -113.9237100). It has 9 neighbors: Powell County, Clearwater County, Idaho County, Flathead County, Granite County, Lake County, Mineral County, Ravalli County and Sanders County.
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The largest city of Missoula County is Missoula with a population of 76,848. Other cities include and Frenchtown population 1,825. See all Missoula County cities & populated places.
Missoula County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Missoula County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
| 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 |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Missoula
Demographics
The population of Missoula County increased by 10.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 109,299 | - | census |
| 2011 | 110,245 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 111,042 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 111,900 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 112,801 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 114,122 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 116,349 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 117,834 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 118,640 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 119,600 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 121,630 | 1.67% | estimation process |
People born in Missoula County (1)
American writer Emil Petaja was born in Missoula County
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
| Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
| Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
| Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
| Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
| Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
| Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
| Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
| Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
| Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
| Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
| Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
| Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
| Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
| Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |
| Lincoln County | 20,343 | County in Montana, United States |