Can You Believe This Is Now Montana’s Fastest Growing Town

The Fastest Growing City In Montana Revealed

It has almost become cliche in parts of Montana. There are plenty of folks who would love to just put up a sign at the state line that says, “Sorry, we’re full.”

If you do not believe me, scroll through the online comments on any story about growth. It does not take long before you see some version of “Montana is full” aimed at anyone from out of state.

Montana Population Growth Is Not A New Issue

Here is the thing, though. People have been moving to Montana for decades. And people have been complaining about it for just as long.

I have found articles from the 1990s talking about newcomers and longtime residents feeling uneasy about the changes. This is not new.

What is different now is the spotlight. With popular shows like Yellowstone using Montana as the backdrop, more people have their eyes on our Big Sky than ever before. That attention has absolutely played a role in the recent influx.

Bozeman Is Not Among The Fastest Growing Cities In Montana

Now here is the part that might surprise you. The city that seems to get blamed for all the “outsider problems” does not even crack the top 10 fastest-growing towns in the state. Yes, we are talking about Bozeman.

According to World Population Review, Bozeman does not show up until number 20.

In fact, only 35 Montana cities with more than 1,000 residents have seen positive growth since the 2020 census.

And the number one fastest-growing city? It is pulling away from the rest, with nearly 5 percent growth over the past six years. You can check out the full top 10 in the gallery below.