Montana (MT)

Capital: Helena

Facts & Statistics

STATE STATISTICS
Population 2020	1,080,577
Population 2019	1,070,123
Population 2018	1,062,305
Population 2017	1,053,090
Population 2016	1,040,863
Below Poverty 2019	12.6
Below Poverty 2018	10.3
Below Poverty 2017	12.5
Below Poverty 2016	13.3
Employment – Population Ratio 2020	62.7
Employment – Population Ratio 2018	60.3
Employment – Population Ratio 2017	60.5
Employment – Population Ratio 2016	60.9
Unemployed 2020	4.4
Unemployed 2019	3.8
Unemployed 2018	3.7
Unemployed 2017	3.9
Unemployed 2016	4.1
Foreclosure Rate 2018	1 of 4,315

STATE FACTS
The most visited place in Montana is Glacier National Park, known as the crown jewel of the continent. It lies along Montana’s northern border and ajoins Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, forming the world’s first International Peace park.
Montana has the largest grizzly bear population in the lower 48 states.
Montana’s name comes from the Spanish word for mountain.

LEGISLATIVE DATES AND DEADLINES
Convenes	January 7, 2019
Sine Die Adjournment	April 22, 2019
Committee Action Deadlines	N/A
Crossover Deadline	March 2, 2019
Carryover from Previous Session	No
Governor’s Signing Deadline (in session)	10 days
Governor’s Signing Deadline (after adjournment)	10 days
Veto Override	2/3 majority
Legislation Effective Date	October 1, following enactment