Census ACS 2023 · 8 cities
Most Educated Cities in Montana
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Montana, Bozeman city has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 65.1%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 8 major cities in Montana.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missoula city | 51.7% | $65,329 | 75,600 |
| 2 | Kalispell city | 32.9% | $61,590 | 26,830 |
| 3 | Helena city | 50.4% | $69,341 | 33,126 |
| 4 | Great Falls city | 28.3% | $63,934 | 60,412 |
| 5 | Butte-Silver Bow (balance) | 27.7% | $57,633 | 34,929 |
| 6 | Bozeman city | 65.1% | $79,903 | 55,042 |
| 7 | Billings city | 37.0% | $71,855 | 118,321 |
| 8 | Belgrade city | 37.4% | $88,896 | 11,425 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bozeman city is the #1 ranked city in Montana by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 65.1% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Montana has 8 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Montana.