Bozeman, MT Demographics

A map of Bozeman's Population by Race

Bozeman, Montana has an estimated population of 56,114, an increase from the 53,293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bozeman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bozeman has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bozeman, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 27.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bozeman is ranked the 4th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bozeman was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bozeman's White Population

47,557 residents of Bozeman, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bozeman is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Bozeman ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bozeman's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Bozeman's population has decreased from 86.4% to 84.8%.

Bozeman is less White than neighboring King Arthur Park (93.7% White), Four Corners (89.3% White), Belgrade (85% White), Gallatin Gateway (86.8% White), and Springhill (100% White).

Bozeman's Black Population

453 residents of Bozeman, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bozeman is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Bozeman ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bozeman's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.7%. Black residents' share of Bozeman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Bozeman is more Black than neighboring King Arthur Park (0% Black), Belgrade (0.3% Black), Gallatin Gateway (0% Black), and Springhill (0% Black).

Bozeman's Asian Population

1,170 residents of Bozeman, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bozeman is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Bozeman ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bozeman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. Asian residents' share of Bozeman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Bozeman is more Asian than neighboring King Arthur Park (0% Asian), Four Corners (0.2% Asian), Belgrade (0.5% Asian), Gallatin Gateway (0.3% Asian), and Springhill (0% Asian).

Bozeman's Hispanic Population

3,480 residents of Bozeman, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bozeman is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Bozeman ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bozeman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bozeman's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.2%.

Bozeman is more Hispanic than neighboring Four Corners (1.2% Hispanic), and Springhill (0% Hispanic). Bozeman is less Hispanic than neighboring King Arthur Park (6.3% Hispanic), Belgrade (6.9% Hispanic), and Gallatin Gateway (7% Hispanic).

Bozeman's Native American/Other Population

1,006 residents of Bozeman, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bozeman is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Bozeman ranks 255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bozeman's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bozeman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Bozeman is more Native American/Other than neighboring King Arthur Park (0% Native American/Other), Four Corners (0.6% Native American/Other), Gallatin Gateway (0.2% Native American/Other), and Springhill (0% Native American/Other). Bozeman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belgrade (2.4% Native American/Other).

Bozeman's Multiracial Population

2,448 residents of Bozeman, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bozeman is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Bozeman ranks 216th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bozeman's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bozeman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Bozeman is more Multiracial than neighboring King Arthur Park (0% Multiracial), and Springhill (0% Multiracial). Bozeman is less Multiracial than neighboring Four Corners (7.9% Multiracial), Belgrade (4.9% Multiracial), and Gallatin Gateway (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.