Missoula County, Montana

Missoula County
Missoula County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°02′N 113°56′W / 47.04°N 113.93°W / 47.04; -113.93
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedDecember 14, 1860
SeatMissoula
Largest cityMissoula
Area
 • Total2,618 sq mi (6,780 km2)
 • Land2,593 sq mi (6,720 km2)
 • Water25 sq mi (60 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total117,922
 • Density45/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.missoulacounty.us
  • Montana county number 04

Missoula County is a county found in the State of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 117,922,[1] making it Montana's third-most populous county. Its county seat and largest city is Missoula.[2] It was created in 1860.[3]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Missoula County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  3. "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved December 1, 2014.