Are You a True Montana Native? Let’s Find Out!
Montanans are known for their strong sense of tradition and familiarity, which is clearly evident in a migration report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The report indicates that a majority of movers in the United States stayed within their county or state, with only a small percentage relocating to a different state or from abroad.
The Definition of a "Local"
In certain regions of the U.S., particularly in rural areas, being considered a true local often means being born and raised in that specific location. For some, even those who moved to the area during childhood are still seen as outsiders compared to those with multi-generational ties to family farms and businesses.
Montana's Unique Population
Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, Stacker has ranked each state and Washington, D.C., based on the percentage of the total population that was born in their state of residence. The results for Montana may come as a surprise.
Unveiling the Numbers
So just how many loyal natives and born-and-bred Montanans are there? The statistics in the gallery below reveal the true nature of Montana's population!
States with the most born-and-bred residents
Gallery Credit: Stacker