Did You Know!
One rarely known fact about Montana is that the state has more cattle than people. Montana is one of the least densely populated states in the country, but it has a long and important ranching tradition. Large cattle ranches stretch across its wide-open plains and valleys, and livestock remains a major part of the state’s agricultural economy.
Because Montana has a relatively small human population spread across a very large area, the number of cattle can exceed the number of residents. It’s a surprising statistic that helps explain why ranching, open land, and cowboy culture are still such a visible part of Montana’s identity today.