Exodus from Montana’s eastern counties

The latest census figures show a mixed bag of population trends.

While some counties in western Montana are seeing record growth, it’s a much different story in eastern Montana.

Over the last seven years more than one-third of Montana’s 56 counties saw in increase in population.

Gallatin County, the fastest growing in the state, grew by more than 26% making it the third largest county in Montana.

Flathead County grew by 16% and Ravalli by 12%.

The eastern half of the state saw a continuing loss in population.

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