Outlook for Gallatin County.

• Position: Labor and industry overview - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included

The Bozeman area economy posted some of the fastest growth rates in the state during the 1990s. Montana State University remains the largest component of the county's economic base, but high-tech manufacturing has accounted for much of the recent growth. Nonresident travel is also important in Gallatin County, but much of this industry is located outside Bozeman, in Big Sky and West Yellowstone. The deceleration in 2000 was due to the completion of several construction projects and slightly slower growth in manufacturing.

Per Capita Income, 1998 Selected Counties 1998 Per capita income Rank County Amount % of Montana 1980 1990 1998 Gallatin $22,800 107.5 28 18 6 Park $18,700 88.2 21 41 28 Madison $17,400 82.1 36 38 37 Sweet Grass $19,000 89.6 19 22 26 Actual and Projected Percent Change in Nonfarm Labor Income, Gallatin County 1992-2005 Actual Projected 92 6.9 93 6.9 94 8.0 95 3.8 96 5.4 97 4.7 98 5.8 99 6.8 00 3.0 01 2.8 02 3.0 03 3.2 04 3.7 05 3.6 Note: Table made from bar graph Gross County Product and Employment Gallatin County, 1982-2000

1982 Gross County Product Total = $829 (Millions of chained $1996) Government 25% Services 36% Trade 14% Transportation & construction 11% Mining & manufacturing 6% Agriculture & agriultural 7% services Note...