Montana Net Migration By County in 2018

Updated on January 22, 2024.

According to the US Census Bureau estimates, in 2018, the net migration for Montana was 6,179. Gallatin County had the highest net migration (2,317) followed by Flathead County (1,642), and Ravalli County (780). On the other hand, Hill County had the lowest net migration (-277), followed by Dawson County (-262), and Rosebud County (-242).

Net migration for a county refers to the difference between the number of migrants, both domestic and international, moving to the county and those leaving the county. Or to put it simply, the net migration for a given county is the inbound migration minus the outbound migration for that county.

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Montana Net Migration By County in 2018
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Montana Net Migration By County in 2018
County
Net Migration
Gallatin 2,317
Flathead 1,642
Ravalli 780
Missoula 691
Lewis and Clark 651
Yellowstone 464
Lincoln 338
Madison 310
Park 253
Jefferson 190
Powell 149
Broadwater 131
Sanders 103
Deer Lodge 97
Stillwater 88
Mineral 76
Lake 59
Sweet Grass 30
Granite 29
Wheatland 26
Musselshell 24
Liberty 20
Wibaux 13
Chouteau 9
Golden Valley 8
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