100 Biggest Cities In Montana For 2026
Using the latest Census data, we detail the 100 biggest cities in Montana. You can all see a comprehensive list of all 93 cities and places in Montana.
We all love the biggest cities that the Treasure State has to offer. You know the places like Billings and Missoula which make all the headlines.
But there are a bunch of other great large cities in Montana that don't get as much love.
We're going to change that right now.
Using the most recent Census data, we can tell you about all the places in Montana with a focus on the biggest. We update the data each year and this is our fourth time doing this.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Table
The Largest Cities In Montana For 2026:
You can click here to see a full table of the full of the 100 biggest cities in Montana, along with every other place over 1,000 people big. It is sortable by clicking on the headers.
Read on below to see more on the biggest cities. Or for more reading on places to live in Montana, check out:
The 10 Biggest Cities In Montana
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Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Population: 119,434.0
Population 2010: 101,549
Growth: 17.6%
More on Billings: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Population: 76,514.0
Population 2010: 65,383
Growth: 17.0%
More on Missoula: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Population: 60,329.0
Population 2010: 57,873
Growth: 4.2%
More on Great Falls: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Population: 56,114.0
Population 2010: 36,440
Growth: 54.0%
More on Bozeman: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Population: 33,639.0
Population 2010: 27,672
Growth: 21.6%
More on Helena: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Population: 28,504.0
Population 2010: 19,298
Growth: 47.7%
More on Kalispell: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Population: 11,872.0
Population 2010: 7,281
Growth: 63.1%
More on Belgrade: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 11 (Up 3)
Population: 9,611.0
Population 2010: 7,446
Growth: 29.1%
More on Evergreen: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Population: 9,597.0
Population 2010: 9,270
Growth: 3.5%
More on Anaconda-Deer Lodge County: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Population: 9,258.0
Population 2010: 9,261
Growth: -0.0%
More on Havre: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
How We Determined The Largest Cities In Montana
We've been ranking and dissecting cities in the Treasure State for over 4 years now -- making this actually the fourth time we've run the numbers. We always use the best data, the US Census. In this case, that means we are using the American Community Survey.
It what is probably the most simple analysis we run each year, we ranked every place in Montana from biggest to smallest. The biggest city this year? That would be Billings.
The smallest? Vaughn, although there are places smaller than 1,000 people not listed here, so keep that in mind as we take a look at the top ten.
Now on to numbers 11-100 Biggest in Montana
We hope that you find the big city, or really any city, that's right for you. Below is a list of the rest of the biggest cities along with every other place in Montana.
Have fun snacking around in the Treasure State!
For more reading on Montana, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Montana
- Best Places To Retire In Montana
- Richest Cities In Montana
- Safest Places In Montana
- Worst Places To Live In Montana
- Most Expensive Places To Live In Montana
Detailed List Of The Biggest Cities In Montana
| Rank | City | Current Population | 2010 | Growth | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | 119,434.0 | 101,549 | 17.6% | |||||
| 2 | Missoula | 76,514.0 | 65,383 | 17.0% | |||||
| 3 | Great Falls | 60,329.0 | 57,873 | 4.2% | |||||
| 4 | Bozeman | 56,114.0 | 36,440 | 54.0% | |||||
| 5 | Helena | 33,639.0 | 27,672 | 21.6% | |||||
| 6 | Kalispell | 28,504.0 | 19,298 | 47.7% | |||||
| 7 | Belgrade | 11,872.0 | 7,281 | 63.1% | |||||
| 8 | Evergreen | 9,611.0 | 7,446 | 29.1% | |||||
| 9 | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 9,597.0 | 9,270 | 3.5% | |||||
| 10 | Havre | 9,258.0 | 9,261 | -0.0% | |||||
| 11 | Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108.0 | 7,923 | 15.0% | |||||
| 12 | Livingston | 8,780.0 | 7,094 | 23.8% | |||||
| 13 | Whitefish | 8,749.0 | 6,352 | 37.7% | |||||
| 14 | Miles City | 8,407.0 | 8,308 | 1.2% | |||||
| 15 | Helena Valley West Central | 8,056.0 | 8,197 | -1.7% | |||||
| 16 | Laurel | 7,215.0 | 6,620 | 9.0% | |||||
| 17 | Lockwood | 7,181.0 | 6,580 | 9.1% | |||||
| 18 | Sidney | 6,171.0 | 5,052 | 22.1% | |||||
| 19 | Lewistown | 6,087.0 | 5,954 | 2.2% | |||||
| 20 | Four Corners | 5,791.0 | 2,837 | 104.1% | |||||
| 21 | Columbia Falls | 5,615.0 | 4,626 | 21.4% | |||||
| 22 | Orchard Homes | 5,588.0 | 6,259 | -10.7% | |||||
| 23 | Bigfork | 5,565.0 | 4,401 | 26.4% | |||||
| 24 | Polson | 5,428.0 | 4,468 | 21.5% | |||||
| 25 | Helena Valley Northwest | 5,183.0 | 3,266 | 58.7% | |||||
| 26 | Hamilton | 5,101.0 | 4,326 | 17.9% | |||||
| 27 | Glendive | 4,810.0 | 4,899 | -1.8% | |||||
| 28 | Helena Valley Northeast | 4,659.0 | 2,649 | 75.9% | |||||
| 29 | Lolo | 4,314.0 | 3,081 | 40.0% | |||||
| 30 | Malmstrom Afb | 4,302.0 | 4,820 | -10.7% | |||||
| 31 | Dillon | 4,085.0 | 4,109 | -0.6% | |||||
| 32 | Hardin | 3,742.0 | 3,450 | 8.5% | |||||
| 33 | Shelby | 3,216.0 | 3,277 | -1.9% | |||||
| 34 | Glasgow | 3,190.0 | 3,211 | -0.7% | |||||
| 35 | North Browning | 3,144.0 | 2,686 | 17.1% | |||||
| 36 | Montana City | 3,092.0 | 2,505 | 23.4% | |||||
| 37 | Libby | 3,042.0 | 2,681 | 13.5% | |||||
| 38 | Cut Bank | 3,028.0 | 2,884 | 5.0% | |||||
| 39 | Deer Lodge | 3,021.0 | 3,145 | -3.9% | |||||
| 40 | Conrad | 2,618.0 | 2,582 | 1.4% | |||||
| 41 | Wolf Point | 2,602.0 | 2,585 | 0.7% | |||||
| 42 | Red Lodge | 2,502.0 | 2,297 | 8.9% | |||||
| 43 | Big Sky | 2,445.0 | 1,528 | 60.0% | |||||
| 44 | Lakeside | 2,386.0 | 1,608 | 48.4% | |||||
| 45 | Manhattan | 2,288.0 | 1,396 | 63.9% | |||||
| 46 | Crow Agency | 2,192.0 | 923 | 137.5% | |||||
| 47 | Stevensville | 2,130.0 | 2,199 | -3.1% | |||||
| 48 | West Glendive | 2,121.0 | 1,996 | 6.3% | |||||
| 49 | Colstrip | 2,101.0 | 2,274 | -7.6% | |||||
| 50 | Malta | 2,100.0 | 2,051 | 2.4% | |||||
| 51 | East Missoula | 2,099.0 | 1,830 | 14.7% | |||||
| 52 | Columbus | 2,003.0 | 2,324 | -13.8% | |||||
| 53 | Roundup | 2,003.0 | 1,790 | 11.9% | |||||
| 54 | Ronan | 2,001.0 | 2,048 | -2.3% | |||||
| 55 | King Arthur Park | 1,992.0 | 563 | 253.8% | |||||
| 56 | Townsend | 1,967.0 | 2,135 | -7.9% | |||||
| 57 | Frenchtown | 1,927.0 | 1,162 | 65.8% | |||||
| 58 | Three Forks | 1,919.0 | 1,503 | 27.7% | |||||
| 59 | Clancy | 1,874.0 | 1,847 | 1.5% | |||||
| 60 | Lame Deer | 1,872.0 | 2,115 | -11.5% | |||||
| 61 | Eureka | 1,840.0 | 1,196 | 53.8% | |||||
| 62 | Forsyth | 1,728.0 | 1,799 | -3.9% | |||||
| 63 | East Helena | 1,702.0 | 1,806 | -5.8% | |||||
| 64 | Wheatland | 1,661.0 | 446 | 272.4% | |||||
| 65 | Plentywood | 1,654.0 | 1,855 | -10.8% | |||||
| 66 | Pablo | 1,632.0 | 2,023 | -19.3% | |||||
| 67 | Big Timber | 1,611.0 | 1,781 | -9.5% | |||||
| 68 | Bonner-West Riverside | 1,563.0 | 1,644 | -4.9% | |||||
| 69 | South Browning | 1,538.0 | 1,838 | -16.3% | |||||
| 70 | Thompson Falls | 1,500.0 | 1,481 | 1.3% | |||||
| 71 | Seeley Lake | 1,496.0 | 1,374 | 8.9% | |||||
| 72 | Baker | 1,489.0 | 1,851 | -19.6% | |||||
| 73 | Choteau | 1,479.0 | 1,718 | -13.9% | |||||
| 74 | Fort Benton | 1,474.0 | 1,478 | -0.3% | |||||
| 75 | West Yellowstone | 1,474.0 | 1,100 | 34.0% | |||||
| 76 | Helena West Side | 1,417.0 | 1,411 | 0.4% | |||||
| 77 | Chinook | 1,353.0 | 1,418 | -4.6% | |||||
| 78 | Boulder | 1,284.0 | 1,484 | -13.5% | |||||
| 79 | Somers | 1,280.0 | 969 | 32.1% | |||||
| 80 | Corvallis | 1,227.0 | 616 | 99.2% | |||||
| 81 | Fort Belknap Agency | 1,227.0 | 1,455 | -15.7% | |||||
| 82 | Plains | 1,195.0 | 1,031 | 15.9% | |||||
| 83 | Sun Prairie | 1,171.0 | 1,764 | -33.6% | |||||
| 84 | Churchill | 1,167.0 | 780 | 49.6% | |||||
| 85 | Whitehall | 1,156.0 | 1,175 | -1.6% | |||||
| 86 | Pray | 1,129.0 | 644 | 75.3% | |||||
| 87 | Harlowton | 1,058.0 | 888 | 19.1% | |||||
| 88 | Wye | 1,055.0 | 455 | 131.9% | |||||
| 89 | Clinton | 1,040.0 | 807 | 28.9% | |||||
| 90 | Marion | 1,037.0 | 478 | 116.9% | |||||
| 91 | Hays | 1,009.0 | 628 | 60.7% | |||||
| 92 | Rocky Boy West | 1,007.0 | 875 | 15.1% | |||||
| 93 | Vaughn | 1,002.0 | 682 | 46.9% | |||||