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Bozeman, Montana

Montana's fastest-growing city, Bozeman sits in the Gallatin Valley surrounded by mountain ranges and serves as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Home to Montana State University, it has evolved from a frontier agricultural town into a hub for outdoor recreation, tech startups, and film production.

Founded 1864 | Population 56,000 | Peak 56,000 (2024) | County Gallatin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bozeman, Montana

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1864Founded: John Bozeman established the town along the Bozeman Trail, a route to Montana's gold fields.

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1893MSU Founded: Montana State University was established, becoming a cornerstone of the city's identity.

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1935Gallatin Gateway: Bozeman became the primary gateway to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrances.

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2000Tech & Growth Boom: Bozeman began its rapid transformation with tech companies, outdoor brands, and remote workers discovering the Gallatin Valley.

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2020Population Surge: Bozeman became Montana's fastest-growing city, driven by pandemic-era migration and quality of life.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1864 Culture

Founded

1893 Culture

MSU Founded

1935 Culture

Gallatin Gateway

2000 Business

Tech & Growth Boom

2020 Culture

Population Surge

Did You Know?

One of the fastest-growing small cities in America due to remote work.

Gateway to Yellowstone National Park.

Big Sky Resort is about an hour south.

Bozeman is located in Gallatin County, Montana.

Bozeman was founded in 1864.

Famous People from Bozeman, Montana

Ryan Zinke

Businessperson, Politician · Born Nov 1, 1961 · Age 64

Brannon Braga

Screenwriter, Writer · Born Aug 14, 1965 · Age 60

Dale W. Jorgenson

Economist, University Teacher · Born May 7, 1933 · Died Jun 8, 2022 (age 89)

Peter Voulkos

Artist, Painter · Born Jan 29, 1924 · Died Feb 16, 2002 (age 78)

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