Montana Net Migration Rate By County in 2018

Updated on January 22, 2024.

According to the US Census Bureau estimates, in 2018, the net migration rate per 1,000 population for Montana was 5.84. Madison County had the highest net migration rate per 1,000 population (36.76), followed by Broadwater County (21.9), and Powell County (21.74). On the other hand, Prairie County had the lowest net migration rate per 1,000 population (-29.73), followed by Dawson County (-29.69), and Fallon County (-29.31).

Net migration rate 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 per 1,000 of the county's mid-year population. A positive rate is known as a net immigration rate, and a negative rate is known as a net emigration rate.

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Montana Net Migration Rate By County in 2018
Montana Net Migration Rate By County in 2018
County
Net Migration Rate
Madison 36.76
Broadwater 21.9
Powell 21.74
Gallatin 20.99
Ravalli 18.14
Mineral 17.77
Lincoln 17.14
Flathead 16.23
Jefferson 15.83
Park 15.31
Wibaux 12.7
Wheatland 12.08
Deer Lodge 10.61
Golden Valley 9.74
Lewis and Clark 9.52
Stillwater 9.31
Sanders 8.79
Granite 8.66
Liberty 8.24
Sweet Grass 8.14
Petroleum 7.78
Missoula 5.83
Carter 5.73
Musselshell 5.19
Yellowstone 2.9
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